Orchard Labourers - Ashburton

8-10 Week Seasonal Contracts | Spring/Summer Work | Monday–Friday

Looking for seasonal work in New Zealand? Join our apple orchard team in Pendarves, Ashburton and get stuck into hands-on outdoor work while experiencing life in the Canterbury region.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our Tree Husbandry teams across a range of seasonal roles.

This is active, physical work outdoors, you’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions, enjoy working as part of a team, and be ready to get stuck in.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the role, your work may include:
Winter Pruning
o Carry out pruning tasks under supervision to encourage healthy spring growth.
o Remove selected branches to help maintain tree structure and improve future fruit production.
De-Blossoming
o Remove excess blossoms from young apple trees by hand.
o Follow instructions to achieve the required blossom levels across the orchard.
o Work carefully and accurately to avoid damaging trees or remaining blossoms.
Tube Tying
o Secure young trees with ties to encourage upright growth and prevent leaning.
o Adjust or remove tubes as trees mature to prevent restriction.

What We’re Looking For
o Physically fit and capable of repetitive outdoor work in all weather conditions.
o Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
o Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
o Good eye for detail and accuracy.
o Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a large team.
o Previous orchard or horticulture experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Working Hours
Monday to Friday
7:30am – 5:00pm

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.