Kiwifruit orchard worker
About this job
DUE TO COMMENCE EARLY NOVEMBER Summer kiwifruit orchard workers are required on a fixed term basis in various locations in the Te Puke area. Duties include flower thinning, bud thinning, fruit thinning, crush tipping, male pruning and summer pruning. You will be on your feet and working above head and shoulders height for long periods of time. This work is weather dependant with up to 5 to 6 days of work available. Closed footwear must be worn on orchard – gumboots and sneakers are suitable. Tools are provided by the employer. Training is provided. You will be required to have secured accommodation within daily distance to the Te Puke area prior to applying. This could lead into further work during the harvest period through to early June if suitable. If this sounds like you and you have the right to work in New Zealand please email marian.jamieson001@msd.govt.nz quoting the Job ID.
Job Requirements
Previous summer kiwifruit experience preferred Minimum restricted car licence and own transport Clean criminal record
- Days of work
- Monday to Sunday - weather dependant. (maximum 6 days per week) Weather dependant (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.15 per hour plus holiday pay
- 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
- No
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