Kiwifruit Thinning Positions

Apata Group LimitedKatikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

6 days ago

Job description

Overview

Seasonal Job Opportunity : Kiwifruit Thinning Worker

Location : On orchards – BOP

Reports to : Orchard Manager and / or Orchard Supervisor

Season : Spring (bud thinning) and summer (fruit thinning)

About the Role : Join our team for the 2025 kiwifruit thinning season! Thinning involves the manual removal of excess flower or fruit buds from kiwifruit vines to help produce larger, higher-quality fruit and improve vine health. This is hands-on, physically demanding work performed outdoors.

Responsibilities

Remove excess or misshapen flower buds and fruit by hand
Use secateurs or loppers for pruning as needed
Work under vines, often with arms raised above your head

Why Join Us?

Valuable seasonal employment, great for backpackers, short term contracts

Opportunity to gain experience in horticulture

Pathway to other orchard roles, such as harvesting

Please apply online via Apata website :

Job Requirements

No experience required – on-the-job training provided!

Good level of physical fitness and a strong work ethic

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather

For safety, height ideally between 1.6m and 1.78m due to canopy height

Willingness to undergo random drug and alcohol testing

Be aware : bees and pollen are prevalent during thinning

Working on your feet all day, also with arms above head

Quick learner, follows instructions with good attention to detail

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