Apple Tree Thinner

De Costa Enterprises

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Agriculture & Farm Work$25.0/h11 hours ago
Gisborne, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical8/10
Social6/10
Technical2/10
Creative1/10
Outdoor9/10
Pace7/10
Structure8/10
Pressure5/10
Travel2/10
Hours8/10

Description

Full-time seasonal orchard work removing excess apple fruitlets by hand to improve fruit quality while working outdoors as part of a productive team.

Responsibilities

  • Remove excess, damaged, misshapen, or crowded apple fruitlets by hand
  • Follow orchard instructions for fruit spacing and quality standards
  • Work from mobile platforms to reach higher branches
  • Meet team quality and productivity targets
  • Maintain repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements safely

Requirements

  • High level of physical fitness
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual work
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
  • Reliable timekeeping and ability to work in a team
  • Valid New Zealand work visa or citizenship
  • Own reliable transport, NZ bank account, and IRD number

Benefits

  • $25.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
  • Affordable on-site accommodation available in limited numbers
  • Full training provided
  • Work 5–6 days and 40–50 hours per week
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