Horticultural Worker

Thompson's Horticulture Ltd; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PickNZ in Gisborne is seeking crew members for the Spring/Summer season to work outdoors in our orchards. Experience in horticulture is preferred but not essential; you should have team spirit, good fitness, and a motivation to perform well daily. Typical duties include bud thinning, flower picking, cosmetic fruit thinning and canopy management.

Start date is early Oct to mid-December; hours up to six days a week depending on weather. Pay rate starts at $23.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Horticulture experience preferred but not essential.
• Great team spirit and a good level of fitness.
• Motivation to do well everyday.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include bud thinning, flower picking, cosmetic fruit thinning and canopy management as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

Horticulture Superstars! We are looking for crew members to join us in Gisborne for the upcoming Spring/ Summer season!

We are taking expressions of interest for people keen to get outdoors making most of the beautiful NZ Spring weather. We have positions available across our Orchards in Gisborne. Horticulture experience is preferred but not essential. Ideally you will have a great team spirit, a good level of fitness and the motivation to do well everyday!Duties in this role can include (but not limited to); bud thinning, flower picking, cosmetic fruit thinning and spring/ summer canopy management.Things to know:

• Approx start date early Oct - Mid December
• Hours of work - Up to 6 days per week (weather dependent)
• Pay rate - starting rate $23.95
• Contracts available - Casual & Fixed term
• This work involves being on your feet for long periods of time

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