Orchard Worker
KIWIBLOOM HORTICULTURE
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Agriculture & Farm Work$24.0 - 28.8/h3 weeks ago
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Work Style
Physical8/10
Social5/10
Technical2/10
Creative2/10
Outdoor9/10
Pace6/10
Structure7/10
Pressure5/10
Travel1/10
Hours6/10
Description
A seasonal orchard worker will maintain kiwifruit vines and complete thinning tasks in Te Puke from October, with regular work potentially continuing through February.
Responsibilities
- Perform vine training and stringing
- Complete flower bud thinning and crush tipping
- Carry out fruit thinning and general vine maintenance
- Work through the October-to-February seasonal period
Requirements
- Valid New Zealand work permit
- IRD number and bank account
- Own transport
- Physical fitness for outdoor orchard work
Benefits
- NZ$24 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
- Weekly, on-time pay
- Regular work with continuation possible until February
- Tools and training provided
- Possible accommodation and transportation
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