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Kiwifruit Thinning PositionsApata Group Limited • Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Kiwifruit Thinning Positions

Kiwifruit Thinning Positions

Apata Group Limited • Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
30+ 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
  • Reliable
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