Apple And Kiwifruit Harvesters

Illawarra Ltd Gisborne, Gisborne

Job Description

We will be harvesting Apples & Kiwifruit from approx 10 March to approx mid April and we need a team of people to help us.

You need to be physically fit for this role.  We usually work an average of 8.5hrs per day Mon - Fri and 5.5 hours on Saturday morning. You need to have a positive attitude and enjoy working outside.

We offer a fantastic workplace culture in one of the premium coastal regions in the country. We have a 6 bed accommodation unit and van parking facilities available.  You need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and have a form of transport.

Pay rate starts at 24.50 + holiday pay and kiwisaver (eligibility required)

Our accommodation is charged at a competitive rate and we offer a reimbursement scheme based on successful completion of the harvest. Details will be provided through the application process.

Our orchard (and the accommodation) is located on the city limits of Gisborne.  We are within 7kms of the city centre, town beaches and the famous sunshine brewery. The roads north of Gisborne are currently undergoing repairs but are open. The roads south of Gisborne are open and in good condition.

Fill in our application form at https://forms.gle/oZTaEiJ8eRESfoBt5 or email [email address removed] for more information or apply via this page.

Job Requirements

Must not be colour blind

Postcode: 4071 (Gisborne, Gisborne)

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Illawarra Ltd

Member since: February 2026

This employer uses a growing.co.nz email account.

Description:
We are family owned and operated orchard on the city limits of sunny Gisborne on East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. We grow apples, kiwifruit and wine grapes and need people to help us during our thinning and harvest seasons :-)

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