Kumara Harvesting (Scratching)
About this job
Would you like to be a part of the growth of New Zealand? Horticulture is one of New Zealand’s biggest export. Come join and be a part of being able to provide high quality food for our people, and the overseas market. We all have a crucial role to play! The season has produced a lot of rain therefore have had to resort back to harvesting (scratching) the Kumara by hand into buckets. This is labour intensive, hard mahi but is also very rewarding. Being paid via piece/bin rate at $180 per bin. There is 50 acres in Ruawai still to harvest with anywhere between 1-2 months work depending on the numbers. Transport may be available from Dargaville depending on availability of seats in the van.
Job Requirements
Reliable, committed, strong communication, reasonably fit, team player
- Days of work
- M-F some weekends required (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- piece rate per bin $180. Nothing below minimum wage
- Job Category
- Garden and Nursery Labourers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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