Horticultural Cadetship - permanent role

Job ID 23095576
Nelson Tasman, Motueka
Full-time
Listed on 7 Apr 2026

About this job

General Orchard Hand/Cadet required for a full-time permanent role.

We offer Horticultural Cadet positions where you will be studying NZQA level 3 & 4 qualifications with the Primary Industry Training Organisation (PITO). Most of your learning is hands-on as you work in the orchards but there are classroom training days too.

Your work could include truck driving, spraying, tractor driving, orchard work, or even helping to supervise small teams from time to time. There might be packhouse and yard work during the harvest season. We will be looking to develop your hands-on experience and knowledge of apple and kiwifruit. The work is varied and changes throughout the year. The right person could eventually move into a supervisory role and help us manage our orchard teams.

Having any horticultural experience in pip fruit and kiwifruit, would be an advantage, but we can provide full training to the right person. This is mostly outdoor work, and weather dependent, but hours will generally be 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays. You must be reliable, physically fit and have reliable transport.

Job Requirements

You will need a NZ Driver’s license. You must be legally able to work in NZ.

Days of work
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm. Occasional Saturdays. (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBA
Job Category
Crop Farm Workers
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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