Seasonal Vineyard/Orchard Worker
About this job
Seasonal vineyard and orchard tasks including (but not limited to) vineyard/orchard maintenance, wire lifting/dropping, trellis work, pruning and stripping, vine painting, young vine training, rock picking, fruit picking/harvest, etc.
This work is labour intensive requiring physical strength and involves a lot of bending, stretching, and crouching. Being physically fit and able to work in variable weather conditions is a must.
Not suitable for anyone with back or knee injuries, or for those with restricted mobility.
Daily transport service can be arranged from the Napier and Hastings areas. Individuals must be able to make their own way to central departure points in these areas. There is a charge for this transport service at $40 per week, deducted out of the weekly payroll.
Job Requirements
- Previous vineyard and/or orchard experience preferred, but not necessary. - Experience working with different cultures and a diverse workforce is preferred. - Pass a pre employment drug test. - Convictions considered on a case by case basis and must be declared at the time of applying.
- Days of work
- Monday – Sunday, 6.30am – 5pm, weather and workflow dependant (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.50 - $25.47 per hour
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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