Seasonal Apple Thinning—Outdoors, Teamwork, Summer

Mr Apple; Nelson; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Apple in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay region is hiring for full-time seasonal apple thinning roles from November to December. You will remove excess fruit to improve quality, receive guidance from experienced orchard teams, and work outdoors in varied weather.

The job requires daily mobility, ladder work, and teamwork to hit quality targets. You will be paid an hourly rate of $23.95 with piece-rate opportunities, and enjoy training and a supportive team environment while staying active outdoors

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time throughout the thinning season (November to December).
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual work.
• Confidence working outdoors and on ladders.
• Reliable transport to and from work each day.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Reliability and the ability to turn up ready to work each day.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand and the ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess apples from trees to help the remaining apples grow to quality standards.
• Receive training and support from experienced orchard teams.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Be on your feet for most of the day.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Carry and work from ladders.
• Walk across uneven orchard terrain.
• Work as part of a team to meet quality and productivity targets.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Outdoor work

Ladders

Punctuality

Job description

Mr Apple in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay region is hiring for full-time seasonal apple thinning roles from November to December. You will remove excess fruit to improve quality, receive guidance from experienced orchard teams, and work outdoors in varied weather.

The job requires daily mobility, ladder work, and teamwork to hit quality targets. You will be paid an hourly rate of $23.95 with piece-rate opportunities, and enjoy training and a supportive team environment while staying active outdoors