Kiwifruit Field Technician
About this job
Enjoy working outdoors? Collecting samples daily across multiple orchards throughout the wider Bay of Plenty region. Phone literacy, great communication skills, and a good level of fitness is important. Closed footwear is essential. Excellent numeracy and attention to detail. Able to read and understand orchard and road maps. Able to work independently (unsupervised) A good level of physical fitness Full clean NZ drivers’ licence essential and own transport Pre-employment drug testing Minor convictions considered
Approx. 8 January 2026 to 2 February 2026 (Kiwigreen) February to May/June 2026 (Maturity)
Weather dependent If you meet the job prerequisites, email your CV to tania.epiha001@msd.govt.nz with JOB ID in the subject line and a blurb outlining your skills and experience.
Job Requirements
Excellent numeracy and attention to detail. Able to read and understand orchard and road maps. Able to work independently (unsupervised) A good level of physical fitness Full clean NZ drivers’ licence essential Pre-employment drug testing Minor convictions considered
- Days of work
- Tuesday - Saturday 6am - 3pm (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 26.00
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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