Overview
We’re looking for reliable and hardworking orchard workers to join our apple teams in Lower Moutere, Motueka.
This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring our orchards produce high-quality fruit.
It’s ideal for people who enjoy working outdoors, don’t mind a physical job, and want to be part of a friendly, collaborative team.
Reasonable fitness is required, as the roles involve working on your feet throughout the day and regularly climbing ladders during apple thinning.
Apple Bud/Flower Thinning & Pruning Positions - 8 positions
- Dates: Approx start 24 September till 12 October
- Position description: removing excess buds and flowers and pruning uprights
- Rate: $23.50 + 8% holiday pay ($25.38)
- Working hours: Weather dependent.
Monday to Friday (7.30am – 4pm with increasing to 9-hour days later in the season).
You must be available to work weekends (mainly Saturday).
Kiwifruit worker - 14 positions
- Dates: Approx start 13 October until 26 November 2025
- Position description: bud thinning, tip crushing, string training and general orchard work
- Rate: $23.50 + 8% holiday pay ($25.38)
- Working hours: Weather dependent.
Monday to Friday (7.30am – 4pm with increasing to 9-hour days later in the season).
You must be available to work weekends (mainly Saturday).
Apple thinner
- Dates: Approx start 26 November until 24 December (some positions available in new year)
- Position description: Removing excess fruitlets and poor-quality fruit from the trees, using a 2.4m ladder
- Rate: $23.50 + 8% holiday pay ($25.38) or/and contract (piece) rates
- Working hours: Weather dependent.
Monday to Friday (6.30am – 5pm; 10-hour days).
You must be available to work weekends (mainly Saturday).
We have some flexibility in working hours to accommodate working parents and students.
What we offer
- No experience needed – we have a fantastic team of supervisors that will train you
- Opportunity to work for an employer that values hard work and looks after their staff
- On-site campground parking with access to facilities is available upon request
You must be NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa to be able to apply for this position.
You must apply via our form:
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