Apple Orchard Labourers Needed

Apple Orchard Labourers Needed – Pendarves, Ashburton

Join the team at one of New Zealand's newest high-intensity apple orchards and help shape the future of our orchard development.

We’re currently expanding our apple orchard in Pendarves, Ashburton and are looking for physically fit and reliable individuals to join us in a variety of hands-on roles on a fixed term contract. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Duties Include:
• Orchard Trellis Structure Installation: Cabling, wiring, and system setup
• Planting: handling young trees in to position and securing in place.
• Tree painting: Painting the bases of trees to prevent damage from animals
• Dripline clipping and installation: Running out of dripline and clipping it to wires and fitting of connections.
• Netting Installation: Safeguard crops from adverse weather
• Tree Training & Fruit Thinning: Enhance fruit quality and protect tree structure
• Pruning: Maintain tree health and productivity
• Machinery Operation: Operate orchard machinery (e.g., hydraladas, tractors, diggers) – training provided
• Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
• General Orchard Tasks: As directed by supervisors and management

What We’re Looking For:
• Physically capable of outdoor labour in all weather conditions
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Previous orchard or horticulture experience is a bonus—but not essential

FarmRight Ltd operates as Portfolio Investment Manager for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and oversees more than 18,400 hectares of farm and orchard land across the country. At FarmRight we take a sustainable, long-term view, we invest in the success of our people and in opportunities which provide a win-win outcome for all involved. In 2017 FarmRight widened its scope into viticulture and horticulture management and today continues to analyse and acquire commercial rural properties, providing a need for ongoing operational and management capability.

You must be in New Zealand and eligible to work for the full period of the contract.