Glasshouse Worker

T&G Global Limited; Buckland; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Friendly team environment

Growth opportunities in horticulture

Job summary

T&G Global Limited is seeking reliable individuals to join our Tuakau glasshouse team on casual shifts. You will work with our tomato crop, performing hands-on tasks such as picking, de-leafing, pruning and packing. Training is provided on site, and a friendly team environment supports your growth.

Commitment to quality and the ability to work at a steady pace in a warm glasshouse will help you thrive in this role. Opportunities to grow within the horticulture industry are available.

Qualifications

• Physically able to stand, bend and lift up to 25 kg.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Able to work with others in a casual glasshouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Picking tomatoes
• De‑leafing tomato vines
• Plant care including pruning, clipping and twisting
• Packing and grading freshly harvested tomatoes

Skills

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Job description

About Us

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers. We are New Zealand's largest producer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the‑art, environmentally controlled glasshouses, across our four North Island sites, and are packaged for both local and export markets all‑year round. Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.

The Role

We're looking for Glasshouse Workers to join our team in Tuakau on a casual basis. You’ll be working with our tomato crop in the glasshouse. This is a hands‑on role that includes:

• Picking tomatoes
• De‑leafing tomato vines
• Plant care, including pruning, clipping and twisting
• Packing and grading of freshly harvested tomatoes

No previous horticulture experience is needed — full training is provided.

You’ll play an important role in working efficiently to ensure our quality produce makes its way to our customers.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have good attention to detail and take pride in doing a good job and following quality standards
• Physically fit and able to do hands‑on work all day, including standing, bending, lifting up to 25kg, and working on a high trolley from time to time
• Reliable and punctual with good availability for casual shifts – glasshouse operating hours are 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts available
• A team player who gets along well with others.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions – onsite training to learn new skills is provided
• Comfortable working in warm glasshouse environment

What’s in it for you?

• On‑the‑job training and support
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the horticulture industry

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.

Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.