Orchard QC & Apple Thinner - fixed term to approx 31Jan 2026

We are the third generation of pipfruit growers. Over the past year, we have undergone significant staffing changes, bringing in experienced professionals with strong strategic planning, human resources, and operational management skills. This has marked a transformational period for both businesses.

We’re looking for reliable and hardworking orchard workers to join our apple teams in Lower Moutere, Motueka. This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring our orchards produce high-quality fruit. It’s ideal for people who enjoy working outdoors, don’t mind a physical work, and want to be part of a friendly, collaborative team. Reasonable fitness is required, as the roles involve working on your feet throughout the day and regularly climbing ladders during apple thinning.

What you’ll be doing: • Dates: Approx start 20th November until 31st January 2026 • Position description: Removing excess fruitlets and poor-quality fruit from the trees, using a 2.4m ladder • Rate: $23.50 + 8% holiday pay ($25.38) or/and contract (piece) rates • Working hours: Weather dependable. Monday till Friday (6.30am – 5pm; 10-hr days). You must be available to work weekends (mainly Saturday).

We have some flexibility in working hours to accommodate working parents and students

What we offer: • No experience needed – we have a fantastic team of supervisors that will train you up. • Opportunity to work for an employer that values hard work and looks after their staff • On-site campground parking with access to facilities is available upon request

You must be NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa to be able to apply for this position.