Orchard worker

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

Growing horticulture business in Paerata has openings for ten orchard workers. Good workers are kept on for pruning and thinning after harvest. The roster is 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Around 48 hours a week through the season, with more at the peak. You'll earn $23.95 to $26.95 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need to be fit, comfortable on ladders and able to work in all weather. Experience counts for more than qualifications here. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Weekly pay, every Thursday. Modern site with good facilities and a staff kitchen. Interviews are being held this week, so don't wait to apply.

Duties

• Handle fruit carefully to avoid damage
• Pick, thin and prune fruit to the block supervisor's instructions
• Keep bins and equipment organised
• Record picked volumes accurately

PPE provided. Induction covers ladder safety and vehicle rules on the orchard.