Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Opotiki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, seeks a reliable seasonal worker for kiwifruit bud thinning and related orchard tasks across Opotoki, Edgecumbe and Te Kaha.

You will travel between orchards, work with a horticultural team, and adapt to changing weather. NZ residency or valid work visa is required, with weekly payroll and a pay rate of NZ$26 per hour including holiday pay. Transport is provided in Opotiki, but personal transport may be required in Edgecumbe.

Qualifications

• Honesty, reliability and a strong work ethic are required.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.
• NZ$26 per hour including holiday pay and weekly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Perform kiwifruit bud thinning and other seasonal orchard tasks
• Travel to orchards across Opotiki, Edgecumbe and Te Kaha
• Work cooperatively as part of a horticultural team
• Adapt to changing weather conditions

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Teamwork

Quick learner

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $26.0/h 2 days ago

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 5/10

Hours 7/10

Description

This seasonal orchard role involves bud thinning and related kiwifruit work across Opotiki, Edgecumbe and Te Kaha for a horticultural contractor.

Responsibilities

• Perform kiwifruit bud thinning and other seasonal orchard tasks
• Work reliably in changing weather conditions
• Travel to orchards using personal or provided transport
• Work cooperatively as part of a horticultural team

Requirements

• Honesty, reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team
• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa
• NZ$26 per hour including holiday pay
• Weekly payroll
• Transport provided in Opotiki; personal transport required in Edgecumbe