Winter Pruner
About this job
A local employer in Riwaka is looking for Kiwifruit and Apple Pruners to join their team from approx. 6 June to end of August.
Duties include selectively removing growth on the vines and trees to encourage good crop of fruit for next season.
You must have multiple years’ experience with pergola kiwifruit pruning and apple dwarfing as well as rootstock pruning.
The ideal candidate will have good levels of fitness and upper body strength as this work involves repetitive movements and use of secateurs/loppers. In addition, you will be reliable and enthusiastic about working outdoors in all weather conditions. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Job Requirements
To be successful you must be physically fit, reliable and enthusiastic about working outdoors in all weather conditions. Criminal convictions will be looked at on a case by case basis.
- Days of work
- Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $22.70 per hour.
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22225162
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