Kiwifruit orchard worker
About this job
NOVEMBER START Summer kiwifruit orchard workers are required on a fixed term basis in the Te Puke area - Pongakawa, Paengaroa and Te Matai Road. This work is up to 20 minutes south of central Te Puke. Duties include flower thinning, bud thinning, fruit thinning, crush tipping, male pruning and summer pruning. It will lead on to picking kiwifruit. 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 and transport within daily distance to the Te Puke area prior to applying.
If this sounds like you and you have the right to work in New Zealand please email marian.jamieson001@msd.govt.nz and quote the Job ID.
Job Requirements
Restricted minimum if driving self. Zero tolerance for drug impairment. Will consider minor criminal convictions - excludes any sexual and assault convictions.
- Days of work
- 7 days operation – Flexible to suit individuals and is weather dependant. (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.15 per hour plus holiday pay starting rate
- 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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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22586131
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