Thinning is the quiet work before the harvest. You walk through the orchard, removing small or excess fruit so the remaining kiwifruit grow larger and sweeter. Then, when the fruit is ready, you stay on for picking. A Tauranga based operation in Greerton is looking for workers who need accommodation. This role is only suitable for applicants who require a place to stay. Pay is $175 per person per week, not on the orchard, but transport to and from work can be provided. Work starts immediately with thinning, and then continues into the picking season. For the right people, there is a real opportunity to stay on for the full season. If you are reliable, comfortable with physical outdoor work, and currently need accommodation, read on. Farm experience is helpful but not essential.
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About the Company
This Greerton based orchard operation is part of the Bay of Plenty’s thriving kiwifruit industry. The business is known for providing ongoing seasonal work and supporting workers with accommodation and transport. The team is friendly and supportive. For backpackers on working holiday visas who need a place to live and a way to get to work, this is a well organised and fair opportunity.
What You Will Do Every Day
You will start with thinning work. Thinning involves walking through kiwifruit vines and removing small, excess, or misshapen fruit by hand. You will leave only the best fruit on the vine to grow to full size. This requires a good eye and a careful touch. You will work outdoors in variable weather, standing, reaching, and using your hands constantly. You will follow instructions from supervisors on which fruit to remove. As the season progresses, you will transition into picking. Picking means harvesting the mature kiwifruit, placing it gently into a picking bag, then emptying the bag into bins. You will work efficiently because the team has daily targets. You will take care not to damage fruit because quality matters for packhouse grades. You will coordinate with other workers to cover rows systematically. You will also help with basic tasks such as moving bins or clearing fallen fruit. Transport will be provided from your accommodation in Greerton to the orchard and back each day. The work is physical, repetitive, and satisfying. You will see the vines transform from thin to full of fruit ready for harvest.
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What We Are Looking For
This position is only suitable for applicants who require accommodation. You must be actively looking for a place to stay, and the $175 per week accommodation in Greerton is offered to you. You must be reliable and willing to work every day that weather permits. You need to be comfortable with physical, outdoor work including bending, reaching, and carrying weight. Farm experience is helpful but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand with a valid work visa or NZ residency. You will need your own IRD number and a New Zealand bank account. No degree is mentioned or required. You should be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors. You must be available to start immediately.
Pay and Benefits
The pay rate is $25.92. Accommodation is available in Greerton at $175 per person per week. Transport to and from work is provided, saving you fuel costs. You will have ongoing work from thinning immediately through to the picking season. For the right people, there is an option to stay on for the full season, giving you weeks of steady income. The work environment is friendly and supportive. You will gain valuable horticulture experience and be part of a team that looks after each other.
How to Apply
If you are interested and need accommodation, please get in touch with your details and availability. Use the contact method provided in the original listing. Tell them your name, your visa status, and confirm that you need accommodation. Ask about the start date and transport arrangements. The thinning work starts immediately, so do not wait. A role that includes accommodation, transport, and ongoing work from thinning through picking does not come up every day. Send your message today and get ready to work outdoors, stay active, and be part of a friendly team in Greerton. Your season starts now.
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