Seasonal Orchard Thinning Technician (3–6 Month Contract)

Pick Hawkes Bay; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PickNZ in Hawke's Bay is seeking helpers for the thinning season, removing fruitlets by hand to reach target numbers and improve colour and size for harvest. The role is outdoors, physically demanding at times, and involves ladders and heights; training will be provided and no prior orchard experience is required.

Must currently be in NZ with a valid work visa and own transport; team-based work with reliable attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be CURRENTLY in NZ with a current work visa.
• Good communication, reliability, willingness to learn and work well within a team.
• Own transport required.
• No Gang Patches or Regalia – no exceptions.
• Convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Responsibilities

• Thin fruit by hand to reach target numbers.
• Assist with other orchard tasks as needed.
• Work as part of a team and follow training.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hydralada experience

Job description

PickNZ in Hawke's Bay is seeking helpers for the thinning season, removing fruitlets by hand to reach target numbers and improve colour and size for harvest. The role is outdoors, physically demanding at times, and involves ladders and heights; training will be provided and no prior orchard experience is required.

Must currently be in NZ with a valid work visa and own transport; team-based work with reliable attitude and willingness to learn.