Kiwifruit Seasonal Workers – Summer 2026/27, Te Puke
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Hiring for Vardaan Enterprises Limited

Kiwifruit Seasonal Workers – Summer 2026/27

  • Posted 4w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Seasonal

Starting at $23 .95/hr

Te Puke

Job Description

We’re hiring seasonal workers for the upcoming kiwifruit summer season in New Zealand!

We have vacancies available across Gisborne and the Bay of Plenty, with work starting from late September in Gisborne and October in the Bay of Plenty.


🥝 THE JOB


The work includes seasonal kiwifruit orchard activities such as thinning, cane work and other orchard tasks.


  • No previous experience required
  • Full training and a briefing provided before starting each task
  • Friendly supervisors and team environment
  • Approximately 50–60 hours per week, weather permitting
  • Work available for approximately 3 months
  • Hourly rate applies, plus 8% holiday pay paid at the end of the contract


📍 LOCATIONS


We work with multiple orchards throughout:

  • Gisborne & Bay of Plenty
  • Including areas such as Te Puke, Tauranga, Katikati and Edgecumbe.


🏠 ACCOMMODATION & VAN PARKING – GISBORNE


Accommodation is available in Gisborne:

  • Shared houses
  • Rooms usually shared by 2 people
  • Approximately $200–$250 per person/week


We also offer a van campsite with access to a house with a kitchen, bathrooms and showers.


There is also FREE van parking for a limited number of vans, with basic facilities.

Accommodation and van spaces are limited, so please contact us in advance to organise your reservation.


🚐 TRANSPORT


Transport may be available depending on the location and availability. Please contact us in advance to confirm.


📋 REQUIREMENTS


To apply, you must already be in New Zealand and have:

  • A valid visa allowing you to work
  • A New Zealand IRD number
  • An active New Zealand bank account


No previous kiwifruit experience is required. We provide the necessary training before you start.


📲 HOW TO APPLY


Apply through our website:

  • Vardaan – Job Application


If you have any questions about the work, accommodation or van parking, feel free to contact us directly.


📱 WhatsApp: +64 27 962 4805


We have plenty of work available and are looking forward to welcoming you to the Vardaan team! 🥝💚

Desired Hard Skills

  • Cane Work
  • Orchard Tasks
  • Thinning

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork

Additional Compensation

  • Holiday Pay

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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