Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking workers for seasonal kiwifruit orchard tasks in Northland. You will perform bud thinning and summer pruning, with long outdoor days planned around weather and plant conditions.

Availability for 8–10 hour shifts and six days per week when weather allows is required. Applicants should be physically fit, able to work outdoors in all weather, and have the right to work in New Zealand. Own transport and accommodation are needed.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for outdoor work.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Height of 160 cm or taller preferred.
• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Own transport and personal accommodation.
• Availability for 8–10 hour weather-dependent days.
• NZD 26 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.
• Seasonal work from October through December.

Responsibilities

• Perform kiwifruit bud thinning
• Carry out summer pruning and related orchard work
• Work six days per week when conditions allow
• Provide availability and visa details when applying

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work in all weather

Height requirement

Right to work in New Zealand

Own transport

Availability for long days

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $28.1/h 3 days ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 3/10

Hours 9/10

Description

Seasonal Northland orchard work involving bud thinning and summer pruning, with long outdoor days scheduled around weather and plant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform kiwifruit bud thinning
• Carry out summer pruning and related orchard work
• Work six days per week when conditions allow
• Provide availability and visa details when applying

Requirements

• Physical fitness for outdoor work
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Height of 160 cm or taller preferred
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Own transport and personal accommodation
• Availability for 8-10 hour weather-dependent days
• NZD 26 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Seasonal work from October through December