Kiwifruit Thinning Worker

KiwiQuest; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campsite accommodation

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Gisborne is seeking reliable seasonal workers for outdoor kiwifruit thinning. You will stand and walk on soil and vines, working outdoors in changing weather to support high-quality fruit production.

Shifts are five to six days per week, eight hours per day, with NZ$23.95 per hour plus holiday pay. Campsite accommodation may be available; pre-employment drug testing is required; reliable transport and NZ working rights are needed.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for prolonged outdoor work.
• Legal NZ working rights and reliable transport required.
• Availability for eight hours per day, five to six days per week.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Starting rate of NZ$23.95 per hour plus holiday pay.
• Campsite accommodation available subject to limited spaces.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit vines outdoors for about eight hours daily.
• Work on your feet with arms raised for extended periods.
• Follow supervisor instructions and learn seasonal horticultural skills.
• Communicate with the team using WhatsApp.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Tools

WhatsApp

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 3 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

Join a family horticultural business for seasonal outdoor kiwifruit thinning, working on your feet in changing weather and supporting quality fruit production.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit vines outdoors for approximately eight hours per day.
• Work on your feet with arms raised for extended periods.
• Follow supervisor instructions and learn seasonal horticultural skills.
• Communicate with the team using WhatsApp.

Requirements

• Physical fitness for prolonged outdoor work on your feet.
• Minimum height of 160 centimetres.
• No existing back, neck or shoulder injuries.
• Reliable transport and legal New Zealand working rights.
• Availability for eight hours per day, five to six days per week.
• Reliable, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing.
• Starting rate of NZ$23.95 per hour plus holiday pay.
• Incentive bonus opportunity.
• Outdoor work, active days and new horticultural skills.
• Campsite accommodation available subject to limited spaces.