Seasonal Bird Deterrent Operator (Firearms Licensed)

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 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.