Fruit Thinners Hawkes Bay 26/27 Season

Pick Hawkes Bay; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PickNZ in Hawke's Bay is seeking helpers for the thinning season, removing fruitlets by hand to reach target numbers and improve colour and size for harvest. The role is outdoors, physically demanding at times, and involves ladders and heights; training will be provided and no prior orchard experience is required.

Must currently be in NZ with a valid work visa and own transport; team-based work with reliable attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be CURRENTLY in NZ with a current work visa.
• Good communication, reliability, willingness to learn and work well within a team.
• Own transport required.
• No Gang Patches or Regalia – no exceptions.
• Convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Responsibilities

• Thin fruit by hand to reach target numbers.
• Assist with other orchard tasks as needed.
• Work as part of a team and follow training.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hydralada experience

Job description

Job Description:

Work is available soon for the thinning season of fruit trees which involves removing fruitlets by hand from trees to reach a specified number and distribution on each tree. This task is important to achieve good colour and size for the harvest season. Other orchard tasks will also be required from time to time to support seasonal requirements. Working as part of a team, you will be trained in all aspects, so no experience is necessary. 3 to 6-month contract with further work available moving into the harvest season for candidates wishing for long term employment.

The person:

We are looking for enthusiastic people wanting outdoor work experience over summer or looking for a taste of an orchard career to see if it’s right for them. The work can be physically demanding, shifting ladders, working at heights on ladders or platforms in the heat of the day, so workers must be physically able, have no fear of heights. Hydralada experience an advantage.

Pre-requisites / Qualifications / Experience required

Must be CURRENTLY in NZ with current work visa. Good communication skills and attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn / work well within a team and autonomously. OWN TRANSPORT. No Gang Patches or Regalia – no exceptions Convictions will be considered on a case‑case basis.