Tractor Driving & Winter Pruning (kiwifruit orchard)
About this job
Seasonal kiwifruit orchard work early March till end of September, based at Matapihi
Hours 30-plus, subject to fruit clearances and weather conditions
DAILY DUTIES INCLUDE: Tractor Driving • Working with picking teams, moving empty/full bins of kiwifruit to and from loading bays • Following Supervisors' instructions
Winter Pruning: • Working with the pruning teams • Working with arms above shoulder-height for long periods of time • Working to complete tasks within given timeframes
Job Requirements
Experience in driving tractors, towing trailers, and orchard operations would be ideal, although the right candidate with aptitude and the right attitude will be considered. • Full, clean drivers' license & own reliable transport to get to and from work each day. • Pre-employment drug test (MOJ on a case-by-case)
- Days of work
- Monday to Friday, with weekends possible depending on the amount of work ahead and any weather delays. Hours are 7.30am – 4pm (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25.50 - $26.50 – depending on experience
- Job Category
- Crop Farmers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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