Horticultural Technician

KiwiQuest; Pukehina Beach; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Park-over accommodation

Training provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest in New Zealand seeks seasonal horticultural workers to perform kiwifruit canopy tasks at Southern Cross Horticulture orchards. Work is outdoors with training provided, weather-dependent hours, and accommodation options.

No prior experience required; physical fitness and reliable transport are essential. Wage is NZD 26.80 gross per hour, including 8% holiday pay, with accommodation available.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness for sustained outdoor work.
• Minimum height of 165 cm to reach canopy.
• Reliable transport.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Valid New Zealand working holiday visa.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud thinning, crush tipping and cane training on kiwifruit plants.
• Work outdoors from 08:00 to 17:00 as weather permits.
• Follow orchard work procedures and maintain attention to detail.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $26.8 - 32.2/h 1 day ago

Pukehina, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 5/10

Description

Seasonal horticultural work at Southern Cross Horticulture orchards, carrying out kiwifruit canopy tasks outdoors with training and flexible, weather-dependent hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud thinning, crush tipping and cane training on kiwifruit plants
• Work outdoors from 08:00 to 17:00 as weather permits
• Follow orchard work procedures and maintain attention to detail

Requirements

• Physical fitness for sustained outdoor work
• Minimum height of 165 cm to comfortably reach the canopy
• Reliable transport
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Valid New Zealand working holiday visa
• NZD 26.80 gross per hour including 8% holiday pay
• Flexible hours, weather dependent
• All training provided with no experience required
• Park-over accommodation with facilities available