Orchard Lead: Plant, Prune & Harvest

Foodstuffs NZ; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking orchard workers for full-time permanent positions in Whakatane. The role involves planting, maintaining and harvesting fruit or nut crops, with hands-on duties across the farm.

Typical tasks include pruning, training vines, tying shoots, applying fertiliser, spraying protection, weed control, debris cleanup, and general orchard farm work. A minimum of 32 hours per week is offered. We welcome applicants prepared to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess buds, flowers, or small fruitlets by hand or with scissors so the remaining fruit reaches an optimal commercial size.
• Carry out summer or winter pruning, train vines or branches along wires or poles, and tie or string shoots.
• Spread fertiliser, spray protective guards, control weeds, clear debris, and complete general farm clean-up.
• General orchard farm work.

Job description

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking orchard workers for full-time permanent positions in Whakatane. The role involves planting, maintaining and harvesting fruit or nut crops, with hands-on duties across the farm.

Typical tasks include pruning, training vines, tying shoots, applying fertiliser, spraying protection, weed control, debris cleanup, and general orchard farm work. A minimum of 32 hours per week is offered. We welcome applicants prepared to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.