Fruit Production Assistant
About this job
Are you interested in a career in fruit growing? Do you want to work in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand? Darlings Fruit Ltd is a family owned apricot, apple and pear growing, packing and exporting business in the Teviot Valley, Central Otago. We operate over 80ha of orchard in Roxburgh East and Ettrick.
Due to recent expansion we are on the lookout for a full time Fruit Production Assistant to join our team! No prior experience is required and all necessary training will be provided to the successful applicant.
The purpose of this role is to support our orchard operations team in
Operating tractors, hydraladas, sprayers and other orchard equipment Crop protection Pruning and tree training Crop load management General orchard tasks Learning new technology involved in fruit production
Job Requirements
What qualities will you need?
A positive attitude Honesty and integrity A willingness to learn Enthusiasm for new skills and experiences Able to work in a team Good level of physical fitness
- Days of work
- Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 22.70
- Job Category
- Garden and Nursery Labourers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted, Learners(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
Interested in this job?
To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22291495
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