Kiwifruit Thinning Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Waerengaokurī; Vor Ort; NZD 35.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Holiday pay

On-the-job training

Seasonal work suitable for backpackers

Zusammenfassung

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking workers for seasonal kiwifruit orchard tasks in Gisborne, NZ. You will manually thin buds, prune vines, and perform other horticultural duties outdoors.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. Benefits include holiday pay and a supportive team; long shifts with physical work expected, and a pathway to other orchard roles.

Qualifikationen

• No experience required; on-the-job training 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Physical fitness

Strong work ethic

Reliable

Quick to learn

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

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

455 Tiniroto Road, Ngatapa, 4010, Gisborne, 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 Gisborne to improve crop quality, with pruning and other horticultural tasks.

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