Kiwifruit Summer Orchard worker
About this job
We have an opportunity for people who enjoy outdoor work, motivated and a good team player in the Waihi, Katikati, Te Puna and Te Puke areas.
Duties include, fruit thinning, crush tipping, male pruning, and summer pruning. Monday to Sunday (Flexible), 8 to 10 hour per day weather dependant, Fixed term contract, Immediate start to February 2026.
This work involves being on your feet and working above head and shoulders height for long periods of time therefore a good level of fitness is required. Previous experience preferred but not essential as training is provided.
This work is weather dependant with up to 5 to 6 days of work available. For health and safety reasons, closed footwear must be worn on-orchard – gumboots are suitable.
Zero tolerance for drug impairment, Must have own transport and hold a minimum of restricted driver license. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to tania.epiha001@msd.govt.nz with JOB ID in the subject line.
Job Requirements
Must have own transport with minimum restricted driver license No criminal convictions-zero tolerance drug impairment Some experience advantageous Physically fit, able to work above shoulders and head, on your feet all day
- Days of work
- Mon - Sunday, 8-10hrs per day-weather dependant (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 23.50
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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