Kumara planting

J&D Adolph Ltd; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 9,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared farmhouses

Farm van access

Job summary

PickNZ is seeking workers to assist with kumara planting in Northland, near Dargaville. Duties include cutting, preparing, and planting kumara on a machine. The role includes full training and a friendly team environment.

The planting season runs from late October to mid/late December. Vans can be arranged to stay on the farm or in shared farmhouses for convenient accommodation and support throughout the work period. Candidates who can commit for the whole season are preferred.

Qualifications

• Honest and reliable person
• Keen to work and make money
• Full training provided

Responsibilities

• Cutting, preparing and/or planting kumara on a machine
• Work in teams during the planting operation

Job description

Kumara (sweet potatoe) planting

We are looking formore workers to assist us with cutting and planting of kumara in Northland. Your duties will involve cutting, preparing and/or planting kumara on a machine. You will work in teams and full training is provided. The job will start end of October till mid or late December. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit for the whole planting season, but if you are looking for a short term job please let us know how long this would be and we can see if it would work. We are looking for honest and reliable people, keen to work and make money. We can accommodate vans to stay on the farm or to stay in one of our shared farmhouses.

Dargaville is located at the west coast of Northland. Ripiro Beach is NewZealand’s longest drivable beach. There is lots to explore, like the Pouto lighthouse, a whole graveyard of shipwrecks, fishing and gathering seafood. Furthermore, we are located next to the stunning Kaipara Harbour, the largest harbour in the southern hemisphere. The east coast and Whangarei are a one-hour drive away, which makes the area the perfect spot for surfing, diving and other watersports. There are also some amazing hikes and activities in the area, like the Waipoua Forest and TrounsonPark with its magnificent Kauri trees, or you can go for a swim and relax at the Kai Iwi Lakes.