Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest

Opotiki

On-site

NZD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation (1–2 weeks) in Waih
Free campervan parking in Te Kaha
Transport provided to orchards
One hour of paid travel time to Te Kha

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand is seeking seasonal orchard workers to support kiwifruit canopy and bud management. The role includes training, transport to orchards, and short-term accommodation arrangements in the Bay of Plenty region.

Responsibilities include bud thinning, tipping, and male trimming at orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha, with travel provided. A reliable, team-oriented attitude and the ability to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

  • Reliability and a strong work ethic are required.
  • No previous experience required; training provided.
  • Ability to work outdoors and stay active.
  • Team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Perform bud thinning, tipping and male trimming
  • Work at orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha
  • Travel to orchards using provided transport

Skills

Reliability
Strong work ethic
Team-oriented attitude
Outdoor work
Active lifestyle

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.5 - 28.2/h 1 day ago

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 6/10

Description

Seasonal orchard workers carry out kiwifruit canopy and bud management in the Bay of Plenty, with training, transport and short-term accommodation support.

Responsibilities
  • Perform bud thinning, tipping and male trimming
  • Work at orchards in Opotiki and Te Kaha
  • Travel to orchards using provided transport
Requirements
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic
  • No previous experience required; training provided
  • Ability to work outdoors and stay active
  • Team-oriented attitude
  • Free accommodation available in Waihau Bay for one to two weeks
  • Free campervan parking while working in Te Kaha
  • Transport provided to orchards
  • One hour of paid travel time when travelling to Te Kaha
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