Skilled Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Rotorua, Te Puke; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Te Puke, Rotorua & Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is seeking experienced kiwifruit workers for a five-month summer season at orchard sites in Te Puke.

You will perform bud thinning, fruit thinning, pruning tasks, and summer pruning and stringing, with 9–10 hour days and occasional weather-related time off.

Own accommodation and transport preferred; weekly wages; friendly experienced workforce; further work opportunities after the season.

Qualifications

• Previous kiwifruit-industry experience.
• Ability to perform orchard tasks.
• Able to work long days during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud thinning and fruit thinning.
• Complete male trimming and male pruning.
• Carry out summer pruning and stringing.
• Work approximately 9–10 hours per day.
• Stand for long periods in orchard work.

Skills

Kiwifruit experience

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $28.5 - 30.5/h 1 week ago

Te Puke, Rotorua & Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Experienced kiwifruit workers perform orchard tasks in Te Puke during a five-month summer season, with long paid days and further work possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud thinning and fruit thinning
• Complete male trimming and male pruning
• Carry out summer pruning and stringing
• Work approximately 9–10 hours per day
• Stand for long periods in orchard work
• Take weather-related days off when necessary

Requirements

• Previous kiwifruit-industry experience
• Knowledge of orchard tasks
• Reasonable physical fitness
• Availability for the five-month season or longer
• Own accommodation and transport preferred
• Provide nationality, age, height and availability
• NZD 28.50–30.50 per hour
• Weekly wages
• Friendly experienced workforce
• Consistent long hours
• Further work opportunities after the season