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Apple Pruning – Seasonal Orchard Work (June – August)

Join our orchard team and help prepare apple trees for next season’s crop. As a pruner, you’ll use secateurs, loppers, saws, or electronic pruners to shape trees to the grower’s requirements. This usually involves removing upright annual wood, branches that are too close to the ground, or wood that is too large. You’ll also clear away broken branches and diseased wood such as European canker.

For larger cuts, you’ll apply a protective sealant to prevent disease. Pruning is detailed work that requires care to protect the health of the trees and ensure the best possible fruit production. You’ll receive instructions and guidance from the Quality Supervisor to make sure standards are met.

The role also involves the use of ladders to reach different parts of the tree, so comfort and awareness when working at height are important.

If you enjoy hands-on, outdoor work, can follow directions closely, and take pride in shaping healthy, productive trees, this role could be a great fit for you.

Attention to detail – carefully removes unwanted branches while protecting healthy wood and buds.
Practical skills – confident using pruning tools such as secateurs, loppers, saws, and electronic pruners.
Disease awareness – able to recognise, remove, and report issues such as European canker.
Consistency – maintains correct pruning standards across multiple trees and blocks.
Safety awareness – use ladders safely and follows all orchard safety practices.
Knowledge of tree care – understands when to apply protective sealant to larger cuts.
Ability to follow instructions – listens to and applies guidance from the Quality Supervisor.
Physical fitness and stamina – able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather.
Problem-solving – adapts pruning techniques to different tree conditions.
Positive attitude – reliable, motivated, and takes pride in helping trees thrive for future harvests.

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Our orchards span nine properties on the Waimea Plains, all within a short drive of no more than 12 minutes from Richmond.

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