Seasonal Bird Control Operator - Cherry Harvest

Deep Creek Fruits; Tarras; Presencial; NZD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

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On-orchard campsite accommodation

Competitive hourly pay

Seasonal fixed-term employment

Guaranteed minimum 35 hours per week

Friendly, supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Deep Creek Fruits is seeking reliable, enthusiastic individuals to join our bird control team for the cherry season at our Tarras orchard. You’ll help protect our crop outdoors, using firearms and deterrent technologies, while adhering to strict firearm safety practices.

Positioned as seasonal fixed-term work with a guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week, it offers on-orchard campsite accommodation and a friendly team environment. Training and safety commitments are part of joining the team.

Formación

• A current New Zealand firearms licence is essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to undergo Police vetting and drug and alcohol testing.
• Rostered hours, including weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Minimise bird damage across our Tarras orchard using deterrents (firearms, automated bird-scaring equipment, and vehicle-based deterrents).
• Work across the orchard to protect the cherry crop.
• Join progressively from early to mid-November with additional team members in early December.

Conocimientos

Firearm safety

Outdoor work

Independence

Punctuality

Teamwork

Herramientas

Quad bikes

Motorbikes

4WD vehicles

Descripción del empleo

Deep Creek Fruits is looking for reliable, enthusiastic people to join our bird control team for the upcoming cherry season.

Bird control plays an important role in protecting our cherry crop, and we're looking for people who enjoy working outdoors, can work independently and take a responsible approach to firearm safety.Positions will commence progressively from early to mid-November, with additional team members joining in early December.

About the Role

Working across our Tarras orchard, you'll help minimise bird damage to our cherries using a range of deterrent methods. These include firearms, automated bird-scaring equipment and vehicle-based deterrents.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• A guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week
• Seasonal fixed-term employment
• On-orchard campsite accommodation option
• A friendly, supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

A current New Zealand firearms licence is essential.We're looking for people who:

• Have a strong commitment to safe firearm handling and workplace safety
• Are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Can work confidently on their own and contribute positively to a team
• Are dependable, punctual and self-motivated
• Have a practical, positive attitude and are willing to get stuck in
• Are available to work rostered hours, including weekends
• Are willing to undergo Police vetting and drug and alcohol testing

Experience operating quad bikes, motorbikes or 4WD vehicles would be an advantage.

Interested?

If you enjoy the outdoors and are looking for something a little different this cherry season, we'd love to hear from you.Join the Deep Creek Fruits team and help us protect our crop during one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year.