Orchard Maintenance Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Roxburgh; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking seasonal orchard workers to help maintain cherry orchards near Roxburgh, New Zealand. Workers will support harvests and camp onsite during the peak season through early February.

Typical tasks include pruning, trellis maintenance, and operating light machinery; Hydralada work on raincovers and bird netting; and assisting with general orchard upkeep as needed. The role emphasizes physical work, reliability, and willingness to learn; all experience levels considered;

Qualifications

• Physical fitness for orchard work.
• Availability through the beginning of February.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Willingness to learn; all experience levels considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hydralada work on raincovers and bird netting.
• Prune and train trees.
• Maintain trellis, wirework, nets, and irrigation.
• Perform orchard maintenance and seasonal harvesting.
• Supervise, pick fruit, or operate quad bikes as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Availability through February

NZ work rights

Willingness to learn

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 4/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Seasonal orchard workers maintain cherry orchards near Roxburgh, perform harvest support tasks, and camp onsite while working through early February.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hydralada work on raincovers and bird netting
• Prune and train trees
• Maintain trellis, wirework, nets, and irrigation
• Perform orchard maintenance and seasonal harvesting
• Supervise, pick fruit, or operate quad bikes as required

Requirements

• Physical fitness for orchard work
• Availability through the beginning of February
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Willingness to learn; all experience levels considered