Orchard Hands

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at AB Wood Holdings Ltd (view profile)
Published 15/12/2025
Location 458 Central Road, Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere, New Zealand
Category Apples and Pears  
Job Type Need Staff Soon  
Number of Roles Available 10
Start Date 2026/01/05
End Date 2026/01/30
Starting Rate 24

Description

A B WOOD HOLDINGS in Lower Moutere, TASMAN (less than 10 minutes drive from MOTUEKA),  require hard working orchard hands for SEASONAL work, starting 5th January 2026 for a 4 week contract.  Full time hours and work is weather dependent. You may have to work weekends. Training will be given.

This work requires the applicants to be physically capable of all day outdoor work, and can require repetitive climbing of ladders, in what is likely to be hot weather this summer.

Tasks will be varied, from summer pruning, removal of canker from trees, tree training, tree tying,  apple fruitlet thinning and more!

We seek people who are practical minded with attention to detail, who are willing to learn and operate as per H&S training with safe techniques.

To apply for this position you must have the right to work in NZ or hold a valid work visa and be in the Tasman/Nelson area. We do NOT accept applications from outside of the country.

WHV Holders -  we might be able to accommodate you and your camper vehicle if you need a place to park up  - please ask.

Please email your work experience to abwoodholdings.jobs@gmail.com

Apologies - we will not respond to unsuitable applicants.

Job Requirements

Physically fit, not afraid of climbing a ladder, the right to work in NZ