Kiwifruit Flower Picker

KiwiQuest; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest is seeking workers for a November kiwifruit harvest in Te Puke and Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. This seasonal, outdoor role offers hourly pay based on performance, with typical earnings around NZD 30–35 per hour and top performers over NZD 55 per hour.

You will pick male kiwifruit flowers from orchard vines across multiple sites, follow team instructions, and work safely in varied weather. A valid NZ work visa, bank account, and IRD number are required.

Qualifications

• Availability for the full month of November.
• Self-motivation for piece-rate work.
• Physical fitness and enjoyment of outdoor work.
• Valid work permit or visa, excluding SSE and student visas.
• New Zealand bank account and IRD number.
• Always paid at least the minimum wage.
• Average earners receive about NZD 30–35 per hour.
• Top performers earned over NZD 55 per hour last season.
• Suitable for working holiday visa holders and locals.

Responsibilities

• Pick male kiwifruit flowers from orchard vines
• Work across different orchards in the Te Puke and Tauranga area
• Meet picking expectations under a piece-rate system
• Work safely outdoors in changing weather
• Follow team and orchard instructions

Skills

Self-motivation

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $30.0 - 55.0/h 6 days ago

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 5/10

Hours 9/10

Description

Pick male kiwifruit flowers from orchards around Te Puke and Tauranga on a seasonal piece-rate contract, working outdoors and travelling between orchard sites.

Responsibilities

• Pick male kiwifruit flowers from orchard vines
• Work across different orchards in the Te Puke and Tauranga area
• Meet picking expectations under a piece-rate system
• Work safely outdoors in changing weather
• Follow team and orchard instructions

Requirements

• Availability for the full month of November
• Self-motivation for piece-rate work
• Physical fitness and enjoyment of outdoor work
• Valid work permit or visa, excluding SSE and student visas
• New Zealand bank account and IRD number
• Always paid at least the minimum wage
• Average earners receive about NZD 30–35 per hour
• Top performers earned over NZD 55 per hour last season
• Suitable for working holiday visa holders and locals