Vine & Canopy Orchard Workers

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Join our Kumeu-based Kiwifruit orchard picking and pruning team assist the orchard manager to produce a high-quality fruit crop suitable for export!

Summary about this job

Horticulture

Company: Punchbowl PackCo Ltd

Location: Auckland

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $16.50 - $18 per hour

Phone: +64-3-810-7318

Fax: +64-6-893-9400

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Vine & Canopy Orchard Workers. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Company medical insurance
  • 7 positions available
  • Hourly + contract picking and pruning rates

Punchbowl is an innovative kiwifruit packhouse and coolstore facility based in the peaceful rural South Auckland surroundings of Patumahoe. We are a leading, medium-sized kiwifruit business that grows, packs and stores kiwifruit and provides a full range of orchard services to our grower clients.

Reporting to the Orchard Manager, this is an opportunity for up to seven experienced orchard workers to join our orchard team servicing our Kumeu-based orchards. You will assist the orchard manager to produce a high-quality fruit crop suitable for export and/or local markets.

Key responsibilities:

  • Picking fruit
  • Kiwifruit vine work including, but not limited to pruning, picking, girdling, vine work, training, leading, cutting, thinning
  • Harvest preparation
  • Recognise and report vine disease and pests

You will need:

  • Experience in orchard/farm work is desired, but not required
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to carry weighted Kiwifruit harness/bag on body for long periods of time
  • A valid, NZ driver’s licence
  • Own transport
  • NZ citizenship or permanent residency
  • Good standard of health and fitness
  • Positive attitude and reliability

In return, we can offer you:

  • Workplace wellness scheme
  • Contract pay rates for picking and pruning work – ability to earn piece and bin rates

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, Punchbowl offers a relaxed environment in a company that truly lives and breathes its values. This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly and professional team and get involved in a diverse and interesting industry.

Please apply with CV to [email protected]. Applications close on Friday 13th July 2018.

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