Stonefruit Thinners

McIntosh Orchard Ltd; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run orchard in Alexandra is seeking Stonefruit Thinners for the upcoming season. As a Stonefruit Thinner, you'll work hands-on to ensure high-quality fruit production. Join our friendly and multicultural team and enjoy competitive pay along with a chance to return each season. Training is provided for all new candidates, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking outdoor work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Staff kitchen and bathroom facilities

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Opportunity to return each season

Meaningful experience in horticulture

Qualifications

• Any relevant experience in fruit thinning is ideal, but on-site training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Remove fruitlets to ensure production of high-quality fruit.
• Work 5/6-day weeks starting November 10th for 4 weeks.

Skills

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Ladder confident

Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Punctual and reliable

Comfortable in wind or heat

Job description

Overview

McIntosh Orchard is a family-run orchard established in 1881 that has delighted customers with our exceptional fruit for many years. We are based in Earnscleugh, Alexandra, which has amazing views of the entire basin, and is only an hour's drive to Queenstown and Wanaka. We are seeking Stonefruit Thinners for the upcoming 2025/26 Stonefruit Season. This would be perfect for those wanting a taste of an outdoor horticulture experience.

About the Job

As a Stonefruit Thinner, you will be hands-on, removing fruitlets to ensure the production of high-quality fruit. Thinning will go from the 10th of November for 4 weeks, working 5/6-day weeks.

Skills and Requirements

• Physically fit for shifting ladders, at heights, and above-the-head work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ladder confident
• Can focus and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated by smashing the daily goal set for the thinning team!
• A Positive team player in a multicultural environment
• Punctual and reliable
• Comfortable working in the wind or heat of the day

Any relevant experience in fruit thinning will be ideal, but on-site training happens at the start of the season.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay in line with New Zealand employment law
• Staff kitchen and bathroom facilities
• Friendly, inclusive, and multicultural workplace
• Opportunity to return each season
• Meaningful experience in the horticulture sector