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HOP HARVEST - Tractor Drivers - Day and Night shifts availab
About the role
The 2025 Hop Harvest is near, and our Tapawera employer is seeking experienced Tractor Drivers to join the team. The role of the tractor team is to cart the cut hops that fall into the specially built trailers from the field to the processing shed in a safe manner. They require applicants to have previous experience on farm using a tractor & trailer in horticulture/viticulture/agriculture...
Job Requirements
Experienced Tractor Driver - have worked a harvest previously operating machine Able to get to location or (Licence and transport) or be able to relocate to the accommodation for period of harvest Reliable Available for either Day or night shift as needed
Apple Pickers & Winter Pruners
About the role
Apple pickers required from mid to late February in the Motueka area for a contracting company on a casual contract. You must be fit and able to climb ladders and carry apple bag on shoulders - up to approx 15-18kgs. You must have own transport to get to different block locations. This work would then lead into winter pruning work with work ending in September.
Job Requirements
• Must have good physical fitness. • Must have reliable transport. Criminal convictions considered. Please disclose at time of application.
Squash Packhouse/Nail Gun Operator
About the role
We are looking for workers for our up coming packhouse season. There will also be some nail gun operation included building bins for the squash. As this is a seasonal opportunity, we will be able to apply for NZSWS for petrol money support. Location: Te Hauke
Job Requirements
-Convictions considered case by case -Must pass drug testing -Reasonably fit -Able to be on your feet all day -Must have own transport
Summer Pruning - Vine Worker (Fixed Term)
About the role
Summer Pruning: This position is Fixed term however can lead into Permanent for the right candidate. Trim excess growth from vines to ensure they maintain a manageable shape. Remove weak, dead, or damaged wood. Cut back excessive new growth to ensure air circulation and sunlight penetration. Maintain the shape of the vine and ensure it is easy to manage for future harvest. Secure and ...
Job Requirements
- Must be physically fit - Must have CV on referral - Must have own transport - Client must have experience however for the right candidate training can be provided.
Forklift/tractor driver
About the role
An OPPORTUNITY has arisen for two orchard hands with tractor or forklift experience to join an orchard in the Lower Moutere area either immediately if willing to do some general orchard work or on 13 Feb for harvest for machinery & QC work.. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include undertaking a range of manual and machine operated orchard operations such as quality control, general orchard tasks, tra...
Job Requirements
To be successful you must have experience in these roles. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test due to machinery use. Criminal convictions considered on a case by case basis.
Apple Pickers
About the role
Apple harvest workers required for the season starting 13 Feb at a Moutere orchard. Part time hours available. Transport from Motueka can be discussed. • We train apple pickers to selectively take fruit off trees, looking for certain size, colour, ripeness etc, so pickers need good vision • Fruit is placed into padded pickers bag with a shoulder strap. The bags do get heavy and pickers wil...
Job Requirements
Physically fit. Experience preferred but full training is given for those starting their first harvest. Minor or historic convictions are at the discretion of the employer and will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Tractor Driver
About the role
A Motueka orchard requires experienced orchard tractor drivers for harvest, from now to mid May. Tractor duties: • Ensures all tractor operating is undertaken competently and safely in accordance with the company’s tractor safety policy • Undertakes daily pre-op checks of their tractor • Ensures all unloading and unloading of trucks, forklift and bins is undertaken safely and in accordance...
Job Requirements
You must also be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and minor criminal convictions must be disclosed and will be looked at on a case by case basis. CV required or recent reference details and ***APPLICATION MUT BE COMPLETED****
Apple Pickers
About the role
A Motueka orchard is looking for people to help with the 2025 apple harvest. No experience required as full training will be provided. The ideal candidates will need to be fit, comfortable working outdoors, ok with heights when working on a ladder and quality focused.
Job Requirements
You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and an MOJ check. Reliable transport required due to block locations. ****APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED****
Kiwifruit Thinners
About the role
We are currently looking for people to join our Kiwifruit Thinning team! The contract is fixed term with starting early Feb to end of Feb with option to move into apple picking after that, which takes you to the end of April. You need to be physically fit as this work involves being on your feet all day on uneven ground with arms up, however there is no heavy lifting or ladder work involved. ...
Job Requirements
• Must be physically fit and no taller than about 5ft10 or 177cms • Pre-employment drug testing **APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED**
Horticulture Supervisor
About the role
This involves: Overseeing a team of orchard employees, instilling our values of honesty and hard work ethics Managing daily operations while upholding our ethical standards. Training new team members in our products/services and our unique ethical approach. Monitoring team performance, providing constructive feedback, and motivating your team to achieve and exceed goals ethically. Handlin...
Job Requirements
2 - 4 years experience preferred in the same or similar industry or same or similar role. Class 1 car licence required
Tractor Driver - Orchard
About the role
An orchard with blocks Orchards in Tasman, Mariri and Lower Moutere needs a tractor driver. You will operate the tractor, picking up bins and dropping bins off to the pickers and to the point of pick up/drop off for the truck. Check tractor(s) daily for fuel, oil, water and general observation of gear. Report any faults to management. Check bins for nails, repairs required eg boards, monitor pr...
Job Requirements
Requirements: • Have previous experience in driving tractors and using forks • Hold a current NZ drivers licence and have reliable transport • Be reliable and honest • Work well with a team
Orchard Quality Control
About the role
An orchard with blocks in Lower Moutere, Tasman, and Mariri is seeking an Orchard Quality Controller for apple harvest, starting approx. 7 March through to early May. Some weekend work will be required. This role involves inspecting picked apples in the field, against specific variety standards and recording data, communicating to the apple pickers and reporting to the Orchard Manager. Applican...
Job Requirements
Full training provided but experience in apples and grading is an advantage. Own transport required.
General Orchard Hand - Tree Training
About the role
Work starting 16 January. We are looking for fit reliable individuals to join the team on our Riwaka orchard for general orchard work and tree training. This is a casual contract and good workers may be offered ongoing work. A good work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude as well as being physically fit and able to work outdoors all day. You must have reliable transport to and from the job locati...
Job Requirements
No experience necessary as full training will be provided. You must be able to get yourself to and from work. Must be able to climb a ladder and happy to work outside in changeable weather conditions.
Apple Picker
About the role
This job runs from mid 10 March to early May and is physically challenging involving picking apples to the specified grade standard, filling a picking bag and using a ladder. Pickers must also follow food handling hygiene protocols.
Job Requirements
- Training will be provided but previous experience would be an advantage. - Reliable transport - A great attitude - Drug testing will be done if use is suspected.
Vineyard Canopy Management
About the role
All canopy management tasks including netting, wire lifting, and shoot thinning. This work is casual in nature & weather dependent. Constant bending is involved so this will suit those with good flexibility & willingness to do repetitive tasks. Must need two forms of identification to prove authority to work in NZ before starting work. One must be photo ID, (Passport, Drivers Licence, Birth Cer...
Job Requirements
No experience necessary but must be reasonably fit and turn up every day rostered. Training will be provided.
Tractor Driver and Forklift Operators
About the role
: For our harvest season wea are looking for experience tractor or forklift operators, with the ability to assist with various orchard tasks, based at our Springhill Orchard in Ongaonga, Central Hawkes Bay. This role is a Fixed Term Machinery Operator to 15th May approx
Job Requirements
: Previous orchard experience preferred • A valid driver's license (minimum Learner License) • Your own reliable transport is preferred (alternative transport options may be available) • Previous experience operating a forklift or tractor • Ability to be flexible with hours as we head into our peak season • Show commitment to safety while operating machinery and equipment, ensuring to rep...
Orchard Quality Control - Apples
About the role
We are looking for 4 people to cover Quality Control during our apple harvest on the Riwaka Orchard. This is a Casual contract that will run late March (to be confirmed) through to end of harvest window, expected to be about 3 weeks. Experience is preferred however full training can be provided to the right people. It is vitally important that the QC’s are punctual and dependable. The QC wi...
Job Requirements
Role requires going from bin to bin in the orchard and conducting quality checks on each bin. You must have a very good level of fitness as it involves walking for 9 hours a day. You must also be competent on a Tablet & Phone (which are provided) to record all the data from the QC checks throughout each day. A high level of organisation is required the ability to prioritise tasks.
Apple Pickers
About the role
We are looking for fit reliable individuals to join our apple harvest picking team on our Riwaka orchard. This is a casual contract that will run from late March (to be confirmed) through to end of harvest window (approximately 3 weeks) and good workers may be offered ongoing work. Experience preferred however full training will be provided. A good work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude as well as...
Job Requirements
No experience necessary as full training will be provided. You must be able to get yourself to and from work. Must be able to climb a ladder and happy to work outside in changeable weather conditions.
Quality Controllers - Apple Orchard - Appleby
About the role
An Appleby apple orchard is looking for quality controllers for their busy harvest season. This is a Casual position that will run from early March (to be confirmed) through to end of harvest window. Hours are Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 5.00pm QC roles involve working closely with the Assistant Manager and the pickers to check the quality of the fruit being picked each day – good commu...
Job Requirements
High levels of fitness and determination are necessary - you will be working outdoors and there is a lot of walking involved Previous outdoor work experience is an advantage Must be reliable and have own transport
Orchard hand with tractor & forklift experience
About the role
A Lower Moutere orchard is looking for and experienced and reliable orchard worker with tractor and forklift experience to join their team. There may be some spraying work involved. Work begins from approximately 15 Feb and this could turn into a permanent role for the right person. If this sounds like you, apply now!
Job Requirements
To be successful you must be fit, reliable and have the required experience. You must also have reliable transport. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Blueberry Picker
About the role
Employer looking for blueberry pickers. Employer will work around hours of interested candidates., Need own transport to get to work. Will be working outside so must be comfortable in hot and cold weather. Season starts mid January to early April.
Job Requirements
Can not be colour blind Must be able to get to work Enjoy working outside. Must pass a police check and a drugs test
Apple Picker - Appleby
About the role
We are looking for fit reliable individuals to join our Apple harvest picking team, on our Appleby Orchard. This is a casual role, from early March to approx mid May or until picking finishes. Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 5.00pm. Sunday work may be required occasionally. Experience preferred; however full training will be provided. A good work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude as well as bei...
Job Requirements
High levels of fitness and determination. Previous outdoor work experience is an advantage Must be confident on a ladder Will need own reliable transport to get to and from work.
Apple Picker
About the role
Local Motueka orchard requires Apple Pickers from 24 Feb through to 24Apr approx. The ideal candidate will have a good level of fitness and strength as the role requires picking fruit into a picking bag worn on shoulders. If you are able to climb ladders, are motivated, reliable and love working in outdoor conditions this is the job for you. Must have own transport due to block locations.
Job Requirements
Requirements: Able to follow written & verbal instructions. Quality focused & attention to detail. No criminal convictions. Please declare any previous ACC claims connected to lifting, manual or repetitive work, and any medical issues that may affect your employment. Pre-employment drug testing. No CV required. **Application form must be completed**
Seasonal Horticulture/Viticulture Worker
About the role
Seasonal vineyard and orchard tasks including (but not limited to) vineyard/orchard maintenance, wire lifting/dropping, trellis work, vine painting, young vine training, rock picking, fruit picking/harvest, etc, work tools will be provided. This work is labour intensive requiring physical strength and involves a lot of bending, stretching, and crouching. Being physically fit and able to wor...
Job Requirements
- Previous vineyard and/or orchard experience is essential. - Experience working with different cultures and a diverse workforce is preferred. - Full clean drivers license is preferred. - Pass a pre employment drug test. - Convictions considered on a case by case basis and must be declared at the time of applying.
Apple Thinners - Motueka area
About the role
Apple thinning, possible summer pruning, which could lead into picking. Orchard is in Lower Moutere and you will be working for a contracting company. Work starts 27 Jan and will continue to approximately 01 June if you are kept on in the picking team.
Job Requirements
You need to be: - able to get yourself to work and have reliable transport - able to work outside in the sun all day - be physically fit and able to climb ladders - have good listening skills and take on directions - work well in a team and by yourself - have a good positive attitude Minor convictions at employers discretion. Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol while at wor...
Kiwifruit Picker
About the role
A local Riwaka orchard is looking for kiwifruit pickers to join their team for Harvest, starting 20March approx for 5-6weeks. This role involves picking the best fruit from the vine to standards given by the supervisor. You will need to have a good level of fitness and strength as the role requires a picking fruit into a picking bag worn on shoulders. Fruit must be absolutely dry before picking...
Job Requirements
Previous outdoor work experience would be an advantage; however, attitude is everything as full training will be provided. Candidates will need to have reliable transport to get to work, minor historic convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Fruit Picker
About the role
A Lower Moutere orchard is looking for apple and pear pickers to join their team. Work begins from approximately 15 Feb through to early May. Contract rates available. You must be fit, reliable, and happy to climb ladders. Apply Now!
Job Requirements
To be successful you must be fit, reliable and able to climb ladders. You must have reliable transport. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Mechanical/Framing Labourers
About the role
A new apple orchard is being established with work commencing on 125ha of bare land from mid January 2025. This property is situated approximately 27 km north east of Ashburton and 30 km from Rakaia. Our employer is looking for people who are physically fit, reliable and hardworking to assist with constructing trellises supports to grow the apple trees on to. Initially a 3 to 6 month ...
Job Requirements
The ideal candidates need to be reliable and hardworking, and must be physically fit. A Team player with a great attitude and willingness to get the job done. Capable of handle repetitive tasks and able to follow instructions. Would need the minimum of a full class 1 drivers licence and reliable transport. Previous outdoor experience would be an advantage. Hours of work are listed as a min...
Vineyard Labourer
About the role
Our local employer has a variety of vineyard work with immediate start available. This work involves wire dropping, and some development work. To be successful in this position you must have a good level of fitness as work can be physically challenging. Payment is a mix of contract and hourly rates. Our employer can provide transport to the work site. Pickup point is the Blenheim Railway...
Job Requirements
You will need to have a good level of fitness to be considered for this position. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Orchard Tractor Drivers & Bin Shifters
About the role
A Riwaka orchard is looking for staff to operate tractors & bin shifters for the harvest season from late February to May.
Job Requirements
You need to be someone that enjoys some variety in your work, you need to be well organised and able to show initiative. **Application form must be completed (online application also available) **