Seasonal Apple Orchard Thinner — Outdoor Work, $24/h

AB Wood Holdings Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A B Wood Holdings is recruiting for Apple Thinners in Motueka and Tasman for a peak-season role this summer. You will be outdoors among apple trees, thinning fruitlets and performing hands-on pruning tasks in the orchard. Expect 30–45 hours per week at around $24 per hour, with work starting mid-November 2026 and finishing just before Christmas.

Local applicants are prioritized. Working Holiday Visa holders with NZ work rights may apply.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform outdoor orchard tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.
• Adhere to safety procedures when using ladders up to 2.5 metres.

Responsibilities

• Thinning fruitlets in the orchard, removing excess fruit.
• Move between trees and carry out hands-on thinning tasks.
• Follow safety guidelines when working at height up to 2.5 metres.

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Job description

A B Wood Holdings is recruiting for Apple Thinners in Motueka and Tasman for a peak-season role this summer. You will be outdoors among apple trees, thinning fruitlets and performing hands-on pruning tasks in the orchard. Expect 30–45 hours per week at around $24 per hour, with work starting mid-November 2026 and finishing just before Christmas.

Local applicants are prioritized. Working Holiday Visa holders with NZ work rights may apply.