Orchard Assistant
About this job
We have an exciting opportunity available as a permanent full time orchard assistant/orchard operator on our Apple orchards. Experience in horticulture is an advantage but not essential. If you have work experience with machinery, physically fit, reliable and a self-motivated person who enjoys being outside then come and work in our orchards. The position will start with winter pruning, and tree training then moving on to thinning and harvesting. So, if you are: a) Experienced within an orchard environment? Great, we would love to hear from you. We will also support study through the NZ apprenticeship scheme (Levels 2-5) for a NZ certificate or NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production for the right candidate
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will be able to work well within a team or independently Ensure that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained Excellent communication skills Happy to give any task a go with the right training and physically fit.
- Days of work
- Monday to Friday Some weekend work may be necessary 8.00 to 4.30 (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 22.70
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22292504
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