Current opening
Apple Pruning Stars
2 to 4 years' experience is required.
Hastings Central
Immediate start | 30-40 hours per week
- Hands-on pruning work in apple orchards
- Reliable daily attendance expected
- Strong physical fitness and stamina
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Apple pruning
Current opening
Grapes Pruning Stars
Experience is preferred for this role but we will train the right candidate. Must have worked in a farm or orchard before.
Hastings Central
Immediate start | 30-40 hours per week
- Pruning and vine care work
- Fit for people with previous orchard or farm experience
- Ready for weather-dependent daily work
Current opening
Kiwifruit Pruning Stars
Experience is preferred for this role but we will train the right candidate. Must have worked in a farm or orchard before.
Hastings Central
Immediate start | 30-40 hours per week
- Pruning work across kiwifruit orchards
- Hands-on manual work with a focus on detail
- Good for people with farming or orchard experience
To be considered for this role
- Need to turn up to work every day.
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- Be physically fit.
- Can work on your feet all day.
- There is the possibility to move to a permanent contract once you have worked for 8 weeks.
- Must have a contactable reference from the last job you worked for.
Days of work
- Varies as weather dependent.
- Usually Monday – Sunday between 7.30am – 5.00pm.
- 30-40 hours per week.
Pay details
- Both hourly and piece rates available.
- Minimum $25.00 (incl H/P) starting all the way up to a potential of $30.00 (incl H/P).
Driver license
- Own reliable transport with Restricted driver license.
- Full license if you can provide carpooling.
Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes, if working on or with any machinery.
- No, if it is manual work.
Join a local team that knows the work.
We are always interested in hearing from reliable people who can back themselves in the orchard, vineyard, packhouse, or out on site. If you are hardworking, straight-up, and ready to get stuck in, send your application through here.
Seasonal and permanent roles
We hire for orchard, vineyard, packhouse, machinery, and crew support work.
Local Hawke’s Bay opportunities
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