Kiwifruit Bud Thinner

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Opotiki; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation or parking

Training provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is hiring for a casual seasonal role to thin kiwifruit buds and perform general orchard tasks. Training and transport support are provided, with options for free accommodation or parking.

The job requires reliability, punctuality and physical fitness, and involves outdoor work across orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha. NZ$25.92 per hour including holiday pay, with travel time paid where applicable.

Qualifications

• Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit.
• Hardworking, positive and team-oriented attitude.
• No prior orchard experience required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit buds and general orchard work.
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Travel to orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha.
• Work consistently through the week when weather permits.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Team-oriented

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $25.9/h 3 days ago

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 6/10

Hours 7/10

Description

This casual seasonal role carries out kiwifruit bud thinning and general orchard work around Opotiki and Te Kaha with training and transport support.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit buds and complete general orchard work
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Travel to orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha
• Work consistently through the week when weather permits

Requirements

• Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Reliability, punctuality and physical fitness
• Hardworking, positive and team-oriented attitude
• No prior orchard experience required; willingness to learn
• NZ$25.92 per hour including holiday pay
• Transport provided to orchards
• One hour paid travel time for Te Kaha travel
• Training, free accommodation or parking options, and supportive team