K&F McLean Ltd and McLean Orchards Ltd (“McLFruit”) is a third generation of pipfruit and kiwifruit growers. We’re looking for reliable and hardworking orchard workers to join our kiwifruit and apple teams in Lower Moutere, Motueka. This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring our orchards produce high-quality fruit.  

This role suits people who enjoy physical work outdoors, working as part of a team, and taking pride in doing a job well.  

Reasonable fitness is required, as the roles involve working on your feet throughout the day. This is repetitive physical work involving prolonged standing, stretching, reaching, while looking upwards for extended periods. It may not be suitable for individuals with existing neck, shoulder, wrist injuries, or repetitive strain conditions. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Dates: Approximately 20 October to 19 December 2026. Preference will be given to applicants who are available for the full season. 

• Number of positions available: 20 

• Position description: bud thinning, tip crushing, summer pruning and general orchard work 

• Rate: $23.95 + 8% holiday pay  

• Working hours: Weather dependable. Generally, Monday till Friday (7.00am – 4pm), but you must be available to work Saturdays if required. 

What we offer: 

• No experience needed – we have a fantastic team of supervisors that will train you up. 

• Opportunity to work for an employer that values hard work and looks after their staff 

• On-site campground parking with access to facilities is available upon request.  

You must be NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa to be able to apply for this position.  

Applicants must be reliable, hardworking, physically fit, comfortable working outdoors and performing repetitive physical tasks, available for the full season including Saturdays when required, and hold NZ citizenship/residency or a valid work visa.