Apple Orchard Workers – Gisborne
| Published | 15/01/2026 |
| Location | 548 Wharekopae Road, Patutahi, Gisborne, 4072, Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Category | Apples and Pears |
| Job Type | Need Staff Now |
| Number of Roles Available | 10 |
| Start Date | 2026/01/19 |
| End Date | 2026/04/17 |
| Starting Rate | $24.50 |
| Job Benefits | Accommodation |
Description
Apple Thinners Wanted - Patutahi - Gisborne
Join our friendly team for apple thinning and the upcoming apple harvest.
Immediate start - work until mid April
If you enjoy working outdoors, have a good level of fitness, communicate well in English, then this could be the job for you
Work Involves
: Manually and carefully removing excess fruit for apple trees.
: Ensuring correct apples removed depending on distribution of fruit per tree
: Working on you feet all day
: We use platforms for reaching the tops of the trees
: Hours - Full Time, weather dependent
Requirements
: Must have valid working holiday visa (or legal right to work in NZ)
: Must not have colour blindness
: Able to communicate clearly in English
: Own Transport essential
: Good level of physical fitness and strength for carrying picking bags
: Enjoy working outdoors
: Able to work well as part of a team
: No experience required - supervision and training given
Accommodation
: There is limited affordable accommodation on site
