Orchard Hands-On Technician — Outdoors & Growth

Craigmore Sustainables LLP; Ongaonga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Craigmore Sustainables LLP is seeking a permanent Orchard Hand to join our team in Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay. This role offers outdoor work in a beautiful apple orchard with a supportive team and hands-on tasks designed to develop practical skills from day one.

You will gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment with training provided to set you up for success and to work safely and efficiently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Willingness to get stuck into any task, performing it safely and to a quality standard.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work with people from different cultures.
• Punctual, reliable with transport and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work and variable weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Tech-literate with the ability to use iPads/tablets.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Ideally, basic knowledge of pesticides, fertilisers and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of hands-on tasks in the orchard.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Driver's license

Physically fit

Technology literacy

Education

GrowSafe certificate

Forklift license

Horticulture qualifications

Tools

iPad/tablet usage

Job description

Craigmore Sustainables LLP is seeking a permanent Orchard Hand to join our team in Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay. This role offers outdoor work in a beautiful apple orchard with a supportive team and hands-on tasks designed to develop practical skills from day one.

You will gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment with training provided to set you up for success and to work safely and efficiently in varying weather conditions.