Kiwifruits Orchard Work Available

HIMALI HORTICULTURE LTD; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Job summary

Himali Horticulture Ltd in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, invites expressions of interest for Kiwifruit Orchard Summer Work from Oct 2026 to Feb 2027. Roles include bud thinning, tipping, fruit thinning, canopy work and general orchard duties.

Pay is $25.86–$28 gross per hour, with 8% holiday pay; weather and orchard conditions apply and transport not provided. We are seeking reliable, hardworking people with a good attitude who can work outdoors and have valid NZ work rights, IRD and a bank account.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking people with a good attitude are required.
• Able to work outdoors in outdoor orchard conditions.
• Valid NZ work rights, IRD and a bank account are required.
• Transport not provided; ride-share may be available depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Bud thinning
• Tipping & zero-leaf work
• Fruit thinning
• Summer canopy work
• General orchard duties

Skills

Reliable & hardworking

Good work attitude

Outdoor work

NZ work rights, IRD & bank account

Job description

KIWIFRUIT ORCHARD SUMMER WORK

TE PUKE BAY OF PLENTY

OCTOBER 2026 – FEBRUARY 2027

PAY: $25.86–$28 GROSS/HR

Including 8% holiday pay

Depending on experience & skills

WORK AVAILABLE

• Bud thinning
• Tipping & zero-leaf work
• Fruit thinning
• Summer canopy work
• General orchard duties

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Reliable & hardworking people
• Good work attitude
• Able to work outdoors
• Valid NZ work rights, IRD & bank account

HEALTH & SAFETY FIRST

• Safe work practices at all times
• Follow orchard safety instructions
• Appropriate PPE and equipment required
• Look after yourself and your team

8–10 HOURS/DAY

Weather & orchard conditions apply.

No work during rain/wet conditions or public holidays.

Transport not provided — ride-share may be available.

WORK EARN GROW EXPERIENCE Join our 2026/27 summer orchard team!