Seasonal Kiwifruit Thinning Technician — Outdoors

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Katikati; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. seeks a seasonal orchard worker in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, to manually thin kiwifruit buds and fruit outdoors. You will use pruning tools under supervision and work in a hands-on farming environment.

No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided; the role suits backpackers and offers physical outdoor work with learning opportunities in horticulture.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable, quick to learn and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.
• On-the-job horticulture training.
• Short-term seasonal employment suitable for backpackers.
• Potential pathway to other orchard roles such as harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand.
• Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed.
• Work under vines with arms raised above the head.
• Follow instructions from the orchard manager or supervisor.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

KiwiQuest Ltd. seeks a seasonal orchard worker in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, to manually thin kiwifruit buds and fruit outdoors. You will use pruning tools under supervision and work in a hands-on farming environment.

No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided; the role suits backpackers and offers physical outdoor work with learning opportunities in horticulture.