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Orchard Work – Kiwi & Avocado Picking
About the role
Are you keen to work outdoors and be part of a motivated, hardworking team? We have an exciting opportunity for energetic individuals who enjoy physical work and want to contribute to New Zealand’s export fruit industry. About the Role: This role involves being on your feet for extended periods and working above head and shoulder height. You will carry a picking bag on your front, so a good...
Job Requirements
Enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team Physically fit and able to handle manual labor (25kgs) Closed footwear must be worn at all times for health and safety (gum boots are acceptable) Access to secure accommodation within daily travel distance Reliable transport to and from orchard
Multi-Roles Picking Forklift Tractor Driver
About the role
Orchard Workers Needed For Opotiki Pickers; -You will be on your feet and working above head and shoulders height for long periods of time, so need to have good level of physical fitness and no history of injury to back, neck or shoulders. -This work is weather dependant with up to 5-6 days of work available per week. -Closed footwear must be worn on orchard -Gumboots and sneakers ...
Job Requirements
Pickers -Full or Restricted Driver’s Licence and own reliable transport. Forklift Drivers -Full Driver’s Licence -Previous experience in operating a forklift and current forklift licence. -Current OSH Cert Tractor Drivers -Full Driver’s Licence -Previous experience with operating a tractor -Relevant tractor safety operating cert Casual tidy presentation, punctual, suitable ID (p...
Digi Coach (Opotiki Library)
About the role
The Digi-Coach is a community-focused role that provides hands-on digital support within libraries and community centres to empower individuals with essential digital skills. As a Digi-Coach, you will play a key part in making technology more accessible, helping people gain confidence in using digital tools, and supporting a more digitally inclusive Aotearoa. This role is offered in partner...
Job Requirements
Key Skills and Attributes: Empathy & Patience Communication Commitment to learning Adaptability Cultural Awareness ● No formal qualifications are required; however, prior experience in customer service, education, or community engagement is a plus. ● A keen interest in technology and the ability to support others in learning digital skills. ● Willingness to commit to consistent work hou...
Vine Workers (Kiwifruit)
About the role
Full-time opportunities are currently available with a well-established kiwifruit grower in the Opotiki region. This grower is well regarded in the industry and offers all-year round employment commencing with the harvest in March. Pay will be on piece rate basis once up to speed. Duties throughout the year include: Picking, removing of poles and winter pruning which takes you through until...
Job Requirements
Able to work any day between 7.30am and 5pm Able to get to and from orchards Able to stand and work for long periods Convictions considered on a case by case basis
Horticultural Team Member
About the role
Full and part-time opportunities for orchard workers as we head into our harvest period. This work is weather related and as a result, candidates need to be flexible in the days worked. Orchard work requires a reasonable understanding of and complete compliance to the processes of harvesting. Following these stipulated processes will ensure fruit is harvested in a way to ensure damage and bruis...
Job Requirements
Although experience is preferred, it is not a pre-requisite to be considered. Able to get reliably to our base Physically fit as these roles require you to be standing for long periods of time Must pass drug test Some convictions considered on a case by case basis however we cannot work with major convictions
Kiwifruit Pickers
About the role
Come and enjoy working in the outdoors as our kiwifruit harvest approaches. We have picking roles in our Opotiki and Te Kaha region orchards. If you are a team player, are motivated and fit, this may be the role for you. A good level of fitness is required as you will be on your feet and working above head height for long periods of time. You will be carrying your picking bag on your fr...
Job Requirements
Driver licence to get you to and from orchard work reliably (Car pooling accepted) Good level of fitness Able to work at above shoulder height while carrying up to 25kg of fruit in your basket Clean criminal record is required
Packhouse workers
About the role
Opportunities available for roles within our packhouse ranging across packing, grading, stacking, quality control, Electronic Data Information, forklifts and more for our upcoming harvest season. Big hours and big rewards for those who are successful. The season is expected to commence in mid-March and applications are now open. Positions will fill fast so do not delay in getting your regis...
Job Requirements
No previous experience required Some criminal history acceptable - case by case Fork licence advantageous Able to stand for long periods
Orchard worker
About the role
Orchard workers are sought for our Opotiki orchards. These roles do require a good level of fitness as you will be standing for long periods of time and working at shoulder height and above. In picking, you wear a picking bin/basket which can hold up to 25kg of fruit and work quickly in doing so. For Health & Safety purposes, closed toe footwear e.g. gumboots etc. must be worn at all times. As ...
Job Requirements
Fit and healthy Able to stand and work for long periods of time Carry up to 25kg of fruit in the picking bags Pass pre-employment drug test Some minor criminal convictions considered No gang influences
Packhouse workers
About the role
Candidates for roles within our Opotiki based packhouse are being sought to cover the handling of the 2026 Kiwifruit season. Roles are expected to commence in early to min March with opportunities including: -Packers - pack fruit at speed, handling with care so as to not damage the product -Strapper - check, and strap pallets of fruit safely while maintaining supply -Stacker - che...
Job Requirements
-Attention to detail, able to stand on feet for long periods of time, maintain constant eye for non-compliant fruit, able to pass drug test where machine operation is a part of the role. -Own reliable transport or ability to get to work reliably -Previous experience not essential -Criminal convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis -Pass screening question check prior to ...
Forklift operators
About the role
We are seeking motivated Forklift Operators to join a local packhouse and cool store team for the 2026 kiwifruit harvest season. An OSH forklift certificate is required for these roles. While an F endorsement is an advantage, it is not essential. About the Role: -You will carry out a variety of duties across the site, including: -Yard and cool store operations -Stock movement bet...
Job Requirements
-Pass random and pre-employment drug tests -Full car licence -OSH Certificate preferred, F endorsement beneficial -Fork experience beneficial -Ability to work a 6 on 1 off roster.
Forklift operators
About the role
We have forklift operator positions available for the upcoming 2026 kiwifruit harvest season in a packhouse / cool store facility. These positions require a current OSH certificate – F is beneficial. Yard work – This involves unloading and loading trucks which requires great time management and being a great team player. Cool store – This work is in a cold environment and the employer ...
Job Requirements
-Full licence -OSH Forklift Certificate and "F" endorsement -Experience preferred -Pass pre-employment and random drug tests -No violence or sexual convictions -Attend Open Day 19th February at Seeka Opac Waioeka Rd, Opotiki to be considered.
Kiwifruit Pickers
About the role
We are currently seeking fit, reliable and hardworking individuals to join our team for the upcoming Kiwifruit Harvest season. These roles involve physical outdoor work and require candidates who are comfortable working in varying conditions. • Harvesting kiwifruit outdoors (picking only takes place in dry conditions) • Standing for long periods of time • Working with your arms raised above ...
Job Requirements
• Good attitude and strong work ethic • Experience preferred but not essential • Fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks • Criminal convictions considered (case-by-case depending on charge and timeframe) • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test • Reliable transportation to work sites in Opotiki or Te Kaha/Omaio and valid driver’s License (Restricted or Full) • Able to work f...
Kiwifruit picker
About the role
Are you keen to work in the outdoors and make the most of our amazing weather during our kiwifruit harvest period? Come and gain first-hand practical experience in the field working in our orchards in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region. Our roles suit persons who enjoy outdoor work, are motivated, fit and are good team players. This work involves being on your feet for long periods of time and w...
Job Requirements
Although 1 year experience is preferred, all levels are considered Able to carry up to 25kg so no previous shoulder injuries Able to work any day between 7.00am and 6.00pm Able to get to and from work reliably Pass random drug test Some criminal convictions may be considered but not serious offences e.g. aggravated robbery, GBH, weapons, assault etc.