Kiwifruit Seasonal Worker

KiwiQuest; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Limited van parking

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, seeks seasonal workers for kiwifruit orchard duties including thinning and cane work during the summer season. Roles involve long outdoor hours, with a starting rate of NZD 23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay, and candidates should have visa and banking arrangements in place.

Work is based in Te Puke with accommodation and limited van parking available in Gisborne.

Qualifications

• Physically fit for outdoor orchard work.
• No prior kiwifruit orchard experience required, willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal kiwifruit orchard activities including thinning and cane work
• Complete other orchard tasks as directed by supervisors
• Work approximately 50–60 hours per week when weather permits
• Follow task briefings and workplace instructions

Skills

Outdoor work fitness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 4 days ago

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 3/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Seasonal workers carry out thinning, cane work and other kiwifruit orchard tasks across the Bay of Plenty during the summer season.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal kiwifruit orchard activities including thinning and cane work
• Complete other orchard tasks as directed by supervisors
• Work approximately 50–60 hours per week when weather permits
• Follow task briefings and workplace instructions

Requirements

• Valid visa allowing work in New Zealand
• New Zealand IRD number
• Active New Zealand bank account
• Physical fitness for outdoor orchard work
• No previous experience required; willingness to learn
• Starting rate of NZD 23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Full training and task briefings provided
• Friendly supervisors and team environment
• Social club and staff events
• Accommodation and limited van parking available in Gisborne