Orchard Assistant

KiwiQuest; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Possible accommodation

Tools and training provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, seeks a seasonal kiwifruit orchard assistant to support vine training, thinning and general maintenance. You will join an established orchard team for regular seasonal work, with practical training provided and the possibility of accommodation or transportation assistance depending on arrangements.

The role pays NZ$24 per hour plus 8% holiday pay and requires a valid NZ work permit, IRD number, and own transport.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand work permit
• IRD number and bank account
• Own transport
• Physical fitness for orchard work
• Regular seasonal work

Responsibilities

• Perform vine training and stringing
• Complete flower bud thinning and crush tipping
• Carry out fruit thinning and general vine maintenance
• Work reliably as part of an orchard team

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Own transport

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $24.0 - 28.8/h 5 days ago

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 6/10

Description

A seasonal kiwifruit orchard assistant will perform vine training, thinning and general maintenance in Te Puke, with regular work, training and possible accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform vine training and stringing
• Complete flower bud thinning and crush tipping
• Carry out fruit thinning and general vine maintenance
• Work reliably as part of an orchard team

Requirements

• Valid New Zealand work permit
• IRD number and bank account
• Own transport
• Physical fitness for orchard work
• NZ$24 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Regular seasonal work
• Tools and training provided
• Possible accommodation and transportation