Orchard and rural landscape in production season

Industries and work types

Seasonal labour support across orchard, packhouse, nursery, and farm operations.

This section gives growers and workers a clearer view of the kinds of work typically supported across the seasonal cycle, from orchard preparation through to harvest and post-harvest operations.

Kiwifruit Orchards

Seasonal and routine labour for pruning, thinning, vine training, canopy work, harvest, and general orchard support.

Horticulture and Crop Work

Field labour for planting, maintenance, picking, sorting, nursery programmes, and practical crop support.

Packhouse Operations

Grading, sorting, loading, coolstore support, dispatch preparation, and general packhouse workflow roles.

Farm and Field Support

General farm hand roles, irrigation support, maintenance, fencing, yard work, and machinery assistance.

Seasonal Dispatch and Logistics

Support around bins, pallets, loading zones, product handling, and peak-season movement of produce.

Supervision and Team Support

Senior field roles such as team leaders, supervisor assistants, and worksite coordination support.

Typical work types

The roles often change with the season, crop, and site needs.

Seasonal orchard work
Harvest and picking crews
Winter and summer pruning
Canopy management and crop care
Packhouse grading and sorting
Coolstore and dispatch support
Nursery and propagation roles
General farm and rural operations support
Ordered crop rows and protected growing environment

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