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Urgent! Kiwifruit/Apple Thinning Positions Position in Motueka - K&F McLean

Kiwifruit/Apple Thinning Positions



Job description

Overview

We’re looking for reliable and hardworking orchard workers to join our kiwifruit and 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 role, 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.

What you’ll be doing

Kiwifruit worker

  • Dates: Approx start 13th October until 26th 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 – 4:00pm with longer days later in the season).

    You must be available to work weekends (mainly Saturday).

Apple thinner

  • Dates: Approx start 26th November until 24th 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 – 5:00pm; 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 up.

  • 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 other applications will be accepted

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