APPLE & PEAR THINNERS
| Published | 01/10/2026 |
| Location | Williams Road, Tasman, Nelson, New Zealand |
| Category | Apples and Pears |
| Job Type | Need Staff Soon |
| Number of Roles Available | 4 |
| Start Date | 2026/11/13 |
| End Date | 2026/12/18 |
| Starting Rate | 24.00 |
Description
Fixed-term contract from late November 2026 to Mid-December 2026
Location: Tasman Village
Wages: $24.00 per hour and contract rates available
We are a small family-run pear and apple orchard in the heart of Tasman Village. We are looking for motivated, hard-working people to work in our apple and pear orchard during the thinning season.
We are looking for people who can:
- Climb up and down a ladder at an approximate height of 2.5m for up to 8 to 9 hours a day.
- Manually lift between 16 kg and 20 kg as tasks require
- Be on their feet for 8 to 9 hours a day, twisting, bending, climbing, walking, and pivoting
- Follow health and safety practices including SunSmart Procedures, Standard Operating Systems for Thinning and other practices as appropriate
- Commit to working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday and the flexibility to work Saturdays as required
- Drive to work
Past work experience is desired but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Please send us a cover letter and CV describing your suitability to perform the tasks by Friday, 06 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday, 10 November 2026.
Job Requirements
Must be able to drive to work.