Orchard Hand
About this job
Orchardists wanted for work across Hawkes Bay for fulltime seasonal work starting mid June! As an Orchardist you will be exposed to, and learn, all day-to-day tasks that take place on an orchard to ensure that when the apples are harvested, they are at their best. This role varies with the changing seasons and there is always a new challenge for you to take on and overcome. The great part is you do this alongside a diverse and supportive team, some of whom are legends in the horticultural industry. Your day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to: Pruning, training, thinning and harvesting of trees, irrigation, spraying and tractor driving, re-development of existing orchard blocks, and supervision of our people (once you have gained the required experience). You must be a keen learner, enjoy outdoor work, be open to working all seasons, have reliable transport and minimum a learners, and be able to pass a drug test and a police check. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role you must be a keen learner, enjoy outdoor work, be open to working all seasons, have reliable transport and minimum a restricted license, and be able to pass a drug test and a police check. No experience needed as full training can be provided.
- Days of work
- Mon - Sat, 7.30am - 4.30pm, 42.5 - 48hrs per week (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 23.15 p/hour
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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