Kiwifruit Summer Work

Seasonal Horticulture; Coromandel; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seasonal Horticulture in Coromandel is seeking workers for kiwifruit orchards from around 12 October 2026. General summer orchard work, weather dependent, with up to six days a week and about 8–10 hours per day.

Pay is $26.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. Eligibility to work in New Zealand, own transport required, and local accommodation may be available on request.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Own car / transportation required — no public transport to the orchards.
• Ideally hand raise up able to reach and work at approximately 1.8m.
• Self-motivated and have a positive, can-do attitude.
• Orchard experience preferred, but not essential.
• Reliable and willing to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• General summer orchard work.
• Work is weather dependent; up to 6 days a week, 8–10 hours per day.
• Work may be reduced or cancelled on wet days; please allow flexibility.

Skills

Own transport required

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Can-do attitude

Job description

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Seasonal Horticulture – Coromandel, North Island

Location: Kiwifruit orchards in the Coromandel area (Coroglen / Whenuakite)

Start: Around 12 October 2026
Pay: $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Main task: General summer orchard work.

Work is weather dependent. On fine days, work can be up to 6 days a week, with approximately 8–10 hours per day. Work may be reduced or cancelled on wet days, so please allow some flexibility.

Required:

• Eligible to work in New Zealand
• Own car / transportation required — no public transport to the orchards
• Ideally hand raise up able to reach and work at approximately 1.8m
• Self-motivated and have a positive, can-do attitude
• Orchard experience preferred, but not essential
• Reliable and willing to work outdoors

Local accommodation options may be available upon request, or you can arrange your own accommodation.