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Explore orchard, packhouse, nursery, vineyard, and farm support roles. Each listing includes location, work type, responsibilities, and practical expectations so candidates can apply with better context before any placement decision is made.
Live roles
54
Locations
Bay of Plenty and wider NZ
Work types
Seasonal, full-time, part-time, casual, contract
Application path
Detailed role page plus direct apply
Casual orchard support rate
Assist orchard teams with wash stations, rubbish removal, sanitation support, and general hygiene presentation. This role helps maintain cleaner, better-managed work environments.
Seasonal field monitoring rate
Walk orchard or crop blocks and help note visible crop conditions, growth patterns, or issues for supervisors. A strong fit for observant workers with good attention to detail.
Operations support wage based on shift pattern
Assist with dispatch preparation, paperwork support, staging, and loading coordination so produce leaves site efficiently and in good condition.
Part-time nursery dispatch rate
Support nursery dispatch by sorting, staging, labelling, and packing seedlings for transport. The role needs a tidy approach and care around living product.
Outdoor processing site rate
Work within a compost or organics yard helping manage material flow, site order, and basic processing support. This role suits workers who are comfortable in earthy outdoor settings and practical routines.
Rural operations wage based on experience
Support day-to-day activity in a rural operations yard by helping move materials, maintain order, and assist with loading or site preparation tasks.
Workshop support wage based on capability
Help keep a farm workshop running smoothly through cleaning, parts organisation, and light support work around repairs and servicing. Great for practical candidates with mechanical interest.
Casual field support rate
Carry out cleanup, rubbish removal, basic dismantling, and general site reset tasks after harvest periods. A practical role for workers who like straightforward, active outdoor work.
Specialist seasonal nursery/orchard rate
Assist with plant preparation, materials setup, and delicate support tasks around grafting programmes. This role suits patient workers with neat hands and close attention to detail.
Experienced orchard support salary or wage
Support supervisors by helping manage crews, equipment readiness, and daily orchard workflow. Ideal for a capable senior worker stepping into broader responsibilities.
Supervisory rate based on experience
Take responsibility for guiding field teams through daily orchard tasks. This role suits experienced workers who can communicate clearly, lead by example, and keep teams on programme.
Part-time dairy hygiene wage
Maintain a clean milking environment by handling washdown, basic sanitation, and tidy-up duties around the shed and associated spaces. Reliability and hygiene matter most in this role.
Livestock support rate based on roster
Assist feedout operations with loading support, route prep, and basic machinery assistance. This role helps keep livestock feeding routines reliable and organised.
Part-time support rate
Support machinery uptime by cleaning tractors, trailers, implements, and work areas. The role is well suited to methodical workers who notice detail and keep standards tidy.
Technical field support wage
Work alongside irrigation staff helping inspect, repair, and maintain farm water systems. Suitable for candidates with practical curiosity and good problem-solving habits.
Field operations rate depending on experience
Assist with preparation, movement, and field support around spray programmes. This role is best for organised workers who can follow strict safety and compliance procedures.
Casual outdoor maintenance rate
Support rural property teams with trimming, clearing, and maintaining shelterbelt and boundary areas. The role suits workers who are comfortable with practical vegetation management work.
Contract field rate depending on project scope
Assist fencing crews on rural properties with post handling, wire work, and site preparation. This role is physically active and suited to workers who like practical outdoor project work.
Full-time livestock operations wage
Join a beef farming team and help manage day-to-day property operations. The role suits practical workers who value reliability, safety, and good livestock handling habits.
Farm role package based on capability
Work with a sheep farming operation on routine livestock and land tasks. The role mixes outdoor practical work with stock movement, upkeep, and seasonal farm support.
Seasonal livestock support rate
Assist with feeding, bedding, cleaning, and general animal care tasks in calf rearing programmes. This role suits careful workers with a calm, reliable approach.
Full-time dairy support package depending on roster
Assist dairy teams with milking, yard preparation, hygiene, and daily farm duties. Suitable for dependable workers comfortable with early starts and consistent routines.
Based on experience and on-farm capability
Support a mixed farm or production property with a broad range of manual and practical tasks. This role is best suited to versatile workers who enjoy variety and can adapt to changing daily priorities.
Full-time nursery propagation wage
Carry out propagation work such as cutting preparation, tray setup, transplanting, and early-stage plant care. The role rewards patience, neat hands, and process consistency.
Nursery operations pay based on experience
Assist nursery teams in maintaining healthy plant stock, preparing orders, and keeping growing areas organised. Great for candidates who enjoy hands-on plant work and tidy systems.
Part-time controlled-environment harvest rate
Pick greenhouse-grown produce carefully and efficiently in a clean production setting. The role is suited to candidates looking for regular part-time horticulture work.
Glasshouse operations wage based on experience
Work inside a commercial glasshouse supporting crop care, maintenance, picking, and hygiene. This role suits consistent workers who are comfortable in warm, controlled environments.
Full-time field operations pay
Support field crop teams with ongoing maintenance, weeding, line checks, staking, and general production support. A versatile role for practical workers who enjoy varied outdoor work.
Field harvest rate aligned to crop and roster
Assist with the harvesting of market vegetables during busy crop windows. This role may include cutting, bunching, trimming, packing, and moving produce under field conditions.
Experienced pruning rate depending on ability
Carry out vineyard pruning to established standards. This role suits experienced seasonal workers or detail-oriented candidates willing to learn disciplined cutting techniques.
Vineyard seasonal rate
Join vineyard operations with a mix of practical seasonal tasks across grape production. This role is ideal for candidates comfortable outdoors and interested in horticulture beyond orchard work.
Seasonal harvest wage
Assist pear orchards during harvest with careful fruit collection and field handling. The role rewards reliable workers who can maintain quality across long picking days.
Market-aligned pipfruit harvest rate
Work within orchard harvest crews during the apple season, using picking bags and ladders where required. A strong fit for motivated workers comfortable with active outdoor shifts.
Seasonal hourly rate with peak demand shifts
Pick strawberries carefully to freshness standards and support field teams during peak picking windows. This role demands speed with care and consistent daily attendance.
Seasonal berry harvest rate
Support blueberry harvest teams by carefully picking fruit to freshness and presentation standards. The role requires patience, consistency, and close attention to ripeness.
Hourly or output-based seasonal rate
Carry out harvest work across citrus orchards, maintaining fruit quality and speed through the season. This is a good fit for energetic workers who can work outdoors consistently.
Seasonal harvest pay rate
Join avocado harvest teams supporting orchard owners during busy crop windows. The role involves picking, moving harvest containers, and following quality handling standards.
Warehouse/coolstore operations rate
Help move, check, and organise produce within coolstore operations. This role requires reliability, safe movement practices, and willingness to work in colder conditions.
Quality control rate based on experience
Assist with routine quality checks, visual inspections, and line observations to maintain produce standards. Good for candidates with a careful eye and interest in operational quality systems.
Seasonal hourly rate
Help sort fruit or produce streams to the required standard in a controlled packhouse environment. The role requires focus, consistency, and reliable attendance.
Hourly seasonal rate with shift allowances where applicable
Work on grading lines checking fruit presentation, condition, and suitability against quality requirements. This role is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who can stay focused during repetitive tasks.
Shift-based seasonal pay
Support the transfer of produce between harvest and packing activity. This role is well suited to reliable workers who can handle a busy pace while protecting fruit quality.
Market-aligned horticulture maintenance wage
Take on varied orchard support tasks that keep sites tidy, functioning, and safe. The role combines outdoor labour, upkeep work, and practical site improvement tasks.
Full-time field operations rate
Help maintain orchard or farm irrigation systems by checking lines, fittings, and general water delivery conditions. This role suits practical workers who notice detail and enjoy outdoor routine.
Based on machinery exposure and licence status
Work alongside orchard machinery operators, helping with setup, movement, and site preparation. Suitable for workers building practical horticulture and machinery-related experience.
Casual hourly rate based on shift pattern
Assist supervisors and drivers in keeping orchard bins positioned and harvest movement efficient. This role suits alert workers who can stay organised around active field operations.
Harvest season rate with variable hours
Join a mobile harvest team covering orchard picking, moving product, and keeping work areas flowing. Great for candidates who want broad horticulture exposure during the season.
Competitive horticulture thinning rate
Work with orchard crews removing excess fruit to support size, quality, and crop balance. This is a practical role for focused workers who can maintain quality across repeated tasks.
Short-season specialist support rate
Support pollination activity during critical flowering periods. This role may include moving between blocks, preparing materials, and assisting with timed orchard work where accuracy matters.
Seasonal orchard pay based on programme length
Carry out early-season bud and flower thinning under supervisor guidance. This role supports crop quality and requires patience, consistent standards, and close attention to orchard instructions.
Seasonal hourly rate with overtime depending on workflow
Assist orchard supervisors with vine training, tying, and canopy management work. This role helps set up productive growth and requires careful handling of developing vines and shoots.
Competitive seasonal horticulture rate
Join orchard teams carrying out winter and maintenance pruning across kiwifruit blocks. This role suits workers with good attention to detail and the ability to work carefully around vine structure and orchard systems.
Hourly or contract rate depending on orchard programme
Work within harvest crews picking kiwifruit to orchard quality standards. The role requires steady pace, good hand-eye coordination, and attention to fruit handling so produce arrives in excellent condition.
NZ market rate based on experience and season demand
Support day-to-day kiwifruit orchard operations in the Bay of Plenty. This role suits physically capable workers who are comfortable outdoors, enjoy practical tasks, and can follow site instructions during busy production periods.
Season calendar
Winter
June to September
Pruning, orchard maintenance, fencing, irrigation checks, redevelopment support
Spring
September to November
Bud thinning, vine training, crop setup, nursery work, field support
Summer
November to February
Canopy work, crop monitoring, greenhouse and packhouse preparation, general labour
Harvest
February to May
Picking, bin movement, packhouse grading, dispatch, post-harvest cleanup
If you are new to orchard or farm work, you can still apply for many roles as long as you have the right to work in New Zealand, can work safely outdoors, and can provide the basic documents requested in the application.
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