Kiwifruit Flower Thinning and Tip Crushing Jobs Nelson (October

Kiwifruit Flower Thinning and Tip Crushing – Seasonal Orchard Work (October – November)

Join our team this season and play an important role in producing premium New Zealand kiwifruit. This role involves two key tasks:

Flower thinning – carefully removing trebles, misshapen or damaged flowers to ensure only the best remain, helping balance crop load and achieve the right fruit size and quality.
Tip crushing – managing the vine’s growth tips to encourage stronger fruit development and improve overall orchard performance.

You’ll receive guidance and support from a Quality Supervisor, who will provide clear instructions to help you complete each task to the highest standard.

This role is well-suited to people who enjoy working outdoors, can follow directions carefully, and take pride in producing quality results. Attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude will help you succeed in this hands-on orchard work.

Attention to detail – able to identify and remove trebles, misshapen or damaged flowers accurately.
Good hand–eye coordination – working carefully to protect the remaining flowers and vines.
Physical fitness and stamina – comfortable working outdoors on foot for extended periods.
Physical fitness and stamina – comfortable working outdoors on foot for extended periods.
Consistency – maintains high-quality standards across different vines and orchard blocks.
Ability to follow instructions – listens to and applies guidance from the Quality Supervisor.
Adaptability – able to adjust techniques for different varieties and seasonal conditions.
Positive work attitude – reliable, motivated, and takes pride in doing the job well.
Team player – works cooperatively with others to achieve orchard targets.
Commitment to safety – follows safe work practices at all times.

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By submitting this form I hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the answers in this application are accurate. I understand that providing false information or omitting material facts may result in my application being rejected, or if employed, I may face dismissal. I acknowledge that I currently have no work-related injury or ACC claim that would hinder me from performing the tasks for which I would be required for this position. I understand that the personal information provided in this form is collected for the purposes of evaluating this application and, if employment is offered, it may be used utilised as needed for all employment-related matters with Wai-West Horticulture Ltd.

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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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