Kiwifruit / Apple Thinning Positions

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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