Kiwifruit Thinning Positions

Apata Group Limited; Waerengaokurī; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A horticultural company in Gisborne is seeking Kiwifruit Thinning Workers for the upcoming season. Join our team to help improve kiwifruit quality through manual thinning of flowers and fruit. Ideal for those looking for valuable seasonal employment with opportunities to gain horticultural experience. Apply now for a rewarding outdoor job in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Valuable seasonal employment

Experience in horticulture

Opportunity for future roles

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Experience or willingness to work in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand.
• Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed.
• Work under vines, often with arms raised above your head.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

Secateurs

Loppers

Job description

Overview

Seasonal Job Opportunity: Kiwifruit Thinning Worker

Location: On orchard – Gisborne

Reports to: Orchard Manager and/or Orchard Supervisor

Season: Early spring (bud thinning) and summer (fruit thinning)

About the Role: Join our team for the 2025 kiwifruit thinning season! Thinning involves the manual removal of excess flower or fruit buds from kiwifruit vines to help produce larger, higher-quality fruit and improve vine health. This is hands-on, physically demanding work performed outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand
• Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed
• Work under vines, often with arms raised above your head

Why Join Us?

• Valuable seasonal employment, great for backpackers, short term contracts
• Opportunity to gain experience in horticulture
• Pathway to other orchard roles, such as harvesting

Please apply via Apata website: www.apata.co.nz