Kiwifruit Picking at Fairfield Orchards
Our delicious gold kiwifruit are ready to pick!
Description: We have kiwifruit picking work for Monday April 13th start.We expect this work will finish about four weeks later in May. Working Monday – Saturday, and often starting later in the mornings, this will be 40 or more hours of work a week. This is physical work requiring a good level of strength and fitness. You will be carrying a heavy picking bag, you will have your arms raised and using your hands above your head and you will move quickly. Tall or short people may struggle working under the kiwifruit canopy. Please contact us to arrange a time to meet us in person at our office at 91 Umukuri Road.
Start Date: The start date is dependent upon growing conditions and weather but we anticipate Monday 13th April 2026.
Hours: Our normal hours are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm Mon – Fri and longer hours including Saturday work will be necessary if the weather has been poor during the week, or during the harvest season.
Rates: From $24.50/hr while training and piece-work rates will apply.
Location: 91 Umukuri Road, Riwaka, Motueka
Requirements:
- All applicants will need to have photo ID and proof they are eligible to work in NZ.
- Non-NZ residents without the right to work in New Zealand need not apply.
- You will need your own transport.
This position is currently filled. If you would like to send us your CV and contact information for future work possibilities please email hr@fairfieldorchards.co.nz
For more information please email hr@fairfieldorchards.co.nz or call 03 5284599 or click below to apply online. We look forward to working with you!