Apple Tree Thinners – Gisborne 2026, Gisborne
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Apple Tree Thinners – Gisborne 2026

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Seasonal

Starting at $25 /hr

Gisborne

Job Description

We are looking for full-time workers to join our friendly team for the apple thinning season

Apple thinning is an important part of producing high quality apples. You will be removing excess apple fruitlets  from the trees, enabling the remaining apples room to grow to the optimal size and quality required


PAY and HOURS


  • Starting mid-November 2025 and finishing just before Christmas
  • Working 5-6 days per week / 40-50 hours per week
  • $25.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
  • Affordable accommodation on site available (limited numbers)
  • Full training provided - no previous experience required


JOB INVOLVES:


  • Working outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Working as part of a team to meet quality and productivity targets
  • Walking and standing on your feet most of the day
  • Working with Mobile Platforms to reach the higher branches
  • Repetitive hand/finger and arm movements
  • Fruit Removal - pluck out small, damaged, misshapen or crowded fruitlets by hand from each cluster
  • Quality Control - follow specific instructions from orchard supervisors regarding fruit spacing, size standards and tree variety rules.


SUITABLE CANDIDATES:


  • High level of physical fitness
  • Positive, friendly attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual work
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Reliable, Good timekeeping, Turn up to work each day
  • Must be currently in NZ
  • Must have legal right to work in NZ (Valid Work Visa)
  • Must have own reliable transport
  • NZ Bank Account
  • IRD Number

Desired Hard Skills

  • Fruit Removal
  • Quality Control

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Positive Attitude
  • Work Ethic

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