Seasonal Orchard Supervisor & Tractor Support

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking seasonal orchard staff to support Tasman and Canterbury orchards in supervisory, quality, tagging and tractor-support roles for the 2026–27 season.

Positions require relevant orchard experience, physical fitness, clear communication, and the ability to work independently with valid NZ visa or residency. The contract runs from August 2026 to March 2027 across multiple orchard locations.

Qualifications

• Relevant people-management or orchard experience
• Physical fitness and mobility
• Confident communication and attention to detail
• Valid visa or New Zealand residency and ability to work independently
• Seasonal work from August 2026 to March 2027

Responsibilities

• Support orchard operations in Tasman and Canterbury
• Supervise or assist with quality checking and bin tagging
• Drive tractors where assigned and help coordinate staff
• Follow health and safety procedures and complete the season

Skills

People management

Physical fitness

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

NZ residency/visa

Job description

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking seasonal orchard staff to support Tasman and Canterbury orchards in supervisory, quality, tagging and tractor-support roles for the 2026–27 season.

Positions require relevant orchard experience, physical fitness, clear communication, and the ability to work independently with valid NZ visa or residency. The contract runs from August 2026 to March 2027 across multiple orchard locations.