Kiwifruit Thinner

KiwiQuest; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied

8% holiday pay

Weather protection gear provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest is hiring for seasonal fixed-term kiwifruit orchard thinning in Kerikeri. You will perform outdoor, weather-dependent physical work up to six days a week. The role requires good fitness, reliable transport, and the ability to follow supervisor directions.

Training and PPE are provided; workers must have NZ working rights and be available any day. Candidates should be prepared for long shifts, overhead arm work, and standing for extended periods, with sunscreen and safety glasses

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• Availability to work any day of the week.
• Good physical fitness for overhead and standing work.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit in an orchard with arms above your head.
• Work outdoors and remain on your feet for the whole shift.
• Follow supervisor directions and communicate through WhatsApp.
• Use supplied sunscreen and safety glasses while working.

Skills

Good physical fitness

Availability to work any day

Own reliable transport

WhatsApp understood

Tools

WhatsApp

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $24.5 - 29.4/h 4 days ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Perform seasonal fixed-term kiwifruit orchard thinning in Kerikeri, completing weather-dependent physical work outdoors for up to six days each week.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit in an orchard with arms above your head.
• Work outdoors and remain on your feet for the whole shift.
• Follow supervisor directions and communicate through WhatsApp.
• Use supplied sunscreen and safety glasses while working.

Requirements

• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• Availability to work any day of the week.
• Good physical fitness for overhead and standing work.
• Own reliable transport.
• Mobile phone capable of downloading and using WhatsApp.
• Covered footwear and wet-weather gear.
• Starting rate of NZ$24.50 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.
• PPE including sunscreen and safety glasses supplied.
• Work may be available five to six days per week.