Vegetable Field Worker
Location | Spotswood, New Zealand |
Date Posted | 29/01/2025 |
Category |
Vegetables
|
Job Type |
Need Staff Now
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Number of Roles Available | 1 |
Start Date | 2025/02/03 |
End Date | 2025/05/03 |
Starting Rate | $25 (Holiday pay inclusive) |
Job Benefits | Accommodation, Transport |
Description

The focus for this role will be working in-field as part of our harvest and planting team in our Vegetable Production Unit.
The job
We are looking for a field worker to harvest our lettuce and broccoli crops and plant lettuce and broccoli crops.
- Based in North Canterbury (90 mins from Christchurch and 60mins from Kaikoura by bus)
- Averaging 30-45 hours, 5-6 days per week (weather/crop dependent)
- Free transport to and from work daily from the accommodation (15mins from work)
- Hand harvest
- Select crop, cut produce, put it onto conveyor belt, and packing
- Transplant broccoli and lettuce seedlings
The Candidate
You will be a team player that enjoys working in a close-knit outdoor environment. You will be motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team, sharing the same respect we do for creating a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will display the following;
- Physically fit
- Ability and motivation to work outdoors
- Hardworking
- Great communicator
What we can offer
- A friendly environment to work in
- As a year-round operation, opportunities for growth through ongoing training and development
Please refer to our website www.scottfresh.co.nz for more information about the role or the accommodation options.
*All wet weather gear and PPE are provided and issued on the induction day.
Job Requirements
All applicants must be based in NZ currently, be able to work legally, and have an NZ bank account and IRD number.