Stonefruit Thinner

KiwiQuest; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Alexandra, NZ, is recruiting for fruit-tree thinning workers to remove excess fruitlets and maintain ladders to access trees. You will help produce high-quality fruit by thinning under demanding outdoor conditions before Christmas.

Work involves lifting, standing in the sun, wind, and cool mornings, and collaborating with a teammate to meet daily thinning goals in a fast-paced setting. Prior thinning experience is advantageous and there is onsite training provided.

Qualifications

• Confidence using ladders.
• Physical fitness for ladder and overhead work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working in hot sun and strong wind.
• Positive team-player attitude.
• Previous fruit-tree thinning experience is advantageous.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Remove fruitlets to support high-quality fruit production.
• Carry and use ladders throughout the workday.
• Thin trees accurately with a work partner.
• Work in sun, wind, and cool mornings.
• Meet daily thinning goals in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Team player

Ladder safety

Sun/wind endurance

Tools

Ladders

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 1 day ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 8/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Thin stonefruit trees by removing excess fruitlets and using ladders in demanding outdoor conditions to help produce high-quality fruit before Christmas.

Responsibilities

• Remove fruitlets to support high-quality fruit production
• Carry and use ladders throughout the workday
• Thin trees accurately with a work partner
• Work in sun, wind, and cool mornings
• Meet daily thinning goals in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Confidence using ladders
• Physical fitness for ladder and overhead work
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfort working in hot sun and strong wind
• Positive team-player attitude
• Previous fruit-tree thinning experience is advantageous
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• NZD 23.95 starting rate
• Onsite training in thinning, ladder use, and food safety