Kiwifruit Thinning Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Katikati; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. seeks a seasonal orchard worker in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, to manually thin kiwifruit buds and fruit outdoors. You will use pruning tools under supervision and work in a hands-on farming environment.

No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided; the role suits backpackers and offers physical outdoor work with learning opportunities in horticulture.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable, quick to learn and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.
• On-the-job horticulture training.
• Short-term seasonal employment suitable for backpackers.
• Potential pathway to other orchard roles such as harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand.
• Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed.
• Work under vines with arms raised above the head.
• Follow instructions from the orchard manager or supervisor.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $25.5 - 30.6/h 1 day ago

Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Seasonal orchard work manually thinning kiwifruit buds and fruit outdoors in the Bay of Plenty, using pruning tools and following orchard supervision.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand
• Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed
• Work under vines with arms raised above the head
• Follow instructions from the orchard manager or supervisor

Requirements

• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided
• Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather
• Reliable, quick to learn, and attentive to detail
• Willingness to undergo random drug and alcohol testing
• Starting rate of NZD 25.50 plus holiday pay
• On-the-job horticulture training
• Short-term seasonal employment suitable for backpackers
• Potential pathway to other orchard roles such as harvesting