Kiwifruit Orchard Worker: Seasonal, Long Hours, 5 Months

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Rotorua, Te Puke; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Te Puke, Rotorua & Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is seeking experienced kiwifruit workers for a five-month summer season at orchard sites in Te Puke.

You will perform bud thinning, fruit thinning, pruning tasks, and summer pruning and stringing, with 9–10 hour days and occasional weather-related time off.

Own accommodation and transport preferred; weekly wages; friendly experienced workforce; further work opportunities after the season.

Qualifications

• Previous kiwifruit-industry experience.
• Ability to perform orchard tasks.
• Able to work long days during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud thinning and fruit thinning.
• Complete male trimming and male pruning.
• Carry out summer pruning and stringing.
• Work approximately 9–10 hours per day.
• Stand for long periods in orchard work.

Skills

Kiwifruit experience

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Te Puke, Rotorua & Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is seeking experienced kiwifruit workers for a five-month summer season at orchard sites in Te Puke.

You will perform bud thinning, fruit thinning, pruning tasks, and summer pruning and stringing, with 9–10 hour days and occasional weather-related time off.

Own accommodation and transport preferred; weekly wages; friendly experienced workforce; further work opportunities after the season.