Kiwifruit Bud Thinner

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Tasman; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Accommodation

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in New Zealand's Tasman region is seeking workers to remove excess and misshapen kiwifruit flowers during approximately three weeks of physically active outdoor seasonal work.

You will work 8–9 hours daily, with arms raised and eyes looking upward, follow orchard instructions and safety guidance, and contribute as part of a thinning team with a focus on accuracy and teamwork. Pay is $23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay; limited accommodation is available on application.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and strength.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods.
• Teamwork and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flowers from kiwifruit vines.
• Work with arms raised and look upward for extended periods.
• Follow orchard instructions and safety guidance.
• Work accurately as part of a thinning team.
• Work 8 to 9 hours per day as scheduled.

Skills

Physical fitness

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 1/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Remove excess and misshapen flowers from red and gold kiwifruit orchards during approximately three weeks of physically active outdoor seasonal work.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flowers from kiwifruit vines
• Work with arms raised and look upward for extended periods
• Follow orchard instructions and safety guidance
• Work accurately as part of a thinning team
• Work 8 to 9 hours per day as scheduled

Requirements

• Physical fitness and strength
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods
• Teamwork and ability to follow instructions
• New Zealand citizenship or valid working visa
• Own transport
• Preferred height between 165 and 180 centimetres
• $23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Approximately three weeks of work with potential ongoing work
• Limited accommodation available at rates on application