Apple Orchard Labourers

Apple Orchard Labourers Needed – Pendarves, Ashburton Join the team at one of New Zealand's newest high-intensity apple orchards and help shape the future of our orchard development. We’re currently expanding our apple orchard in Pendarves, Ashburton and are looking for physically fit and reliable individuals to join us in a variety of hands-on roles on a fixed term contract. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Duties Include: Tree Planting • Prepare planting sites, ensuring correct spacing, depth, and alignment according to orchard layout. • Handle young trees carefully to avoid root or stem damage. • Backfill soil and secure trees to promote strong establishment.

Tree Painting • Apply protective coatings to trunks to prevent sunburn, pest damage, and disease. • Ensure even coverage and reapply as needed throughout the season. • Monitor painted trees for signs of stress or damage.

Tube Tying • Install protective tubes around young trees to shield them from pests and environmental stress. • Secure tubes with ties to guide upright growth and prevent leaning. • Adjust or remove tubes as trees mature to avoid restriction.

Pruning and Training Support • Assist with tying branches to trellis wires or supports to guide canopy shape. • Carry out basic pruning tasks under supervision to remove damaged or unwanted growth. What We’re Looking For: • Physically capable of outdoor labour in all weather conditions • Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team • Previous orchard or horticulture experience is a bonus—but not essential

You must be in New Zealand and eligible to work for the full period of the contract.

What We’re Looking For:

- Physically capable of outdoor labour in all weather conditions

- Positive attitude and willingness to learn

- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

- Previous orchard or horticulture experience is a bonus—but not essential

- You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand

- Pass a pre-employment drugs test.

- Pass a MOJ check