Kiwifruit packhouse worker
About this job
Kiwifruit Main Season 2025 is just around the corner and the employer has a range of roles available for all levels of experience. With four shifts to choose from and a wide variety of positions available, they have just the right combination available to you. Work is available from mid-March to mid-June with hourly rates starting at $25.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay. Although we prefer fully available applicants, we could accommodate applicants that want less days. When working in a packhouse you can expect to be on your feet for up to 10 hours per day. Many of the roles require repetitive physical motions too. Our Graders and Packers handle fruit while Tray Preppers are lining boxes to send down the line. Graders, Packers, and Tray Prep all require repeat hand and wrist movements throughout the shift. The Stackers have the most physical job in the packhouse. You will be physically fit. Stackers are responsible for moving fully packed boxes of kiwifruit onto pallets, often lifting to 20kg repeatedly throughout the day.
* The packhouse operates 6 days a week. *Hours of work are variable due to either weather conditions or availability of fruit.
If you are interested in applying for these roles, please register your interest by emailing amiria.ngatai001@msd.govt.nz
Job Requirements
*Excellent work ethic *Must be physically fit *Punctual and reliable *Willingness to accept and follow instructions To work here you will need to provide: *Birth Certificate and Photo ID OR *Passport (New Zealand applicants) *Passport and valid work visa (Overseas applicants) *IRD number *Proof of bank account number Criminal convictions on a case by case basis. Random drug tests throughout the season.
- Days of work
- Eagle Day 7.30am to 6.30pm Eagle Night 7.15pm to 6.15am Hawk Day 8.00am to 7.00pm Hawk Night 7.45pm to 6.45am (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25.00 + 8% holiday pay
- Job Category
- Packers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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