Apple Orchard Labourer's - Ashburton

We’re currently expanding our apple orchard in Pendarves, Ashburton and are looking for individuals to join us in a variety of hands-on roles on 6 to 8 week seasonal contracts. We offer full time hours 7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday with Saturday work optional.

We are looking to recruit within our Tree Husbandry and Orchard Development teams with a variety of roles on offer. The work is repetitive & physically demanding and involves working outdoors, so we are looking for reliable, hardworking people who are physically fit and enjoy being part of a large, cohesive team.

Key Duties Include:
Winter Pruning
• Carry out pruning tasks under supervision to encourage spring growth.

Tree Planting
• Prepare planting sites, ensuring correct spacing, depth, and alignment according to orchard layout.
• Handle young trees carefully to avoid root or stem damage.
• Backfill soil and secure trees to promote strong establishment.

Tube Tying
• Secure trees with ties to guide upright growth and prevent leaning.
• Adjust or remove tubes as trees mature to avoid restriction.

Trellis & Orchard Infrastructure
• Running and tensioning cabling and wires


What We’re Looking For:
• Physically capable of repetitive outdoor labour in all weather conditions
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Previous orchard or horticulture experience is a bonus—but not essential

FarmRight Ltd operates as Portfolio Investment Manager for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and oversees more than 18,400 hectares of farm and orchard land across the country. At FarmRight we take a sustainable, long-term view, we invest in the success of our people and in opportunities which provide a win-win outcome for all involved. In 2017 FarmRight widened its scope into viticulture and horticulture management and today continues to analyse and acquire commercial rural properties, providing a need for ongoing operational and management capability.

You must be in New Zealand and eligible to work for the full period of the contract.