Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Rangitata Island; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. seeks a confirmed orchard supervisor for the 2026–27 season in Rangitata, Canterbury. You will lead about 20 staff through apple thinning and harvest operations, reporting to the Orchard Manager. The role is fixed-term seasonal from mid-October 2026 to mid-April 2027, with hourly pay of 27–30 NZD depending on experience. Candidates should have orchard experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• Previous orchard experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfort using computer systems and software.
• Valid New Zealand work visa.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of about 20 orchard staff.
• Support apple thinning and harvest operations.
• Report to the Orchard Manager.
• Operate and use orchard computer systems as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

NZ work visa

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $27.0 - 30.0/h 4 weeks ago

Looker Road, Rangitata, Canterbury, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 3/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 6/10

Description

Fixed-term orchard work leading about 20 staff through apple thinning and harvest operations while reporting to the Orchard Manager during the 2026–27 season.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 20 orchard staff
• Support apple thinning and harvest operations
• Report to the Orchard Manager
• Use computer systems and software as required

Requirements

• Previous orchard experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfort using computer systems and software
• Valid New Zealand work visa
• Hourly pay of $27 to $30 depending on experience
• Fixed-term seasonal work from mid-October 2026 to mid-April 2027