Kiwi Bud Thinning Eoi

Please do not apply directly through the company website. No CV required 

We will only consider applications through the Backpacker Board portal.

WPT Horticulture is based in Sunny Gisborne, and currently grows 80 ha of export and

domestic market crops, including gold kiwifruit, persimmons, citrus, and blueberries, and has

recently developed 30 ha of apples. WPT is a Top Maori horticulture Business award-

winner of 2023.

 PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AND SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING - SUMMER SEASON (start early October)

We are seeking seasonal workers for Kiwifruit Thinning. 100 positions available                

Minimum height requirement: 160 cm (to easily reach overhead vines)

Position: Kiwifruit Bud thinning 

Pay rate: $26.46 per hour, including 8% holiday pay, paid weekly by Bank transfer. 

Important note: Training will be provided, but we expect you to do a set number of bays daily after a certain time is given. We can discuss this at the interview stage. You must have your own reliable transportation to go to work and back 

Location: Gisborne, East Coast (North Island)

Duration: 4 weeks, for thinning. Long-term work is available for the right people.

Start Date: 1st week of October 

Camping & Accommodation options:

1. The campsite is available for $60 a week per person. You must have an SC Van. Kitchen, shower, and toilet facilities are available.  Spot available for only 30 people. 
2. On-site accommodation is available in a 3-bedroom house. Sharing a room/house with other backpackers. $150 a week per person (power and Wi-Fi bill included)
3. Accommodation in Gisborne city centre can be arranged through a third party. Sharing a house/room with other backpackers: $150 a week per person (power and Wi-Fi bill included)

To apply for this role,

You must be physically fit and healthy as orchard work can be physically demanding and hard work, and ready to work in hot/wet weather. 

If you are a hard worker willing to learn new tasks, have a positive attitude, and want to work outdoors, this is the right option. 

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Working holiday and open visa.

SSE visa holders, please do not apply. 

Please email us with the following details:

• Full Name
• Visa status 
• When can you start, and how long are you available? 
• Will you need accommodation or a campsite for the SC van?
• Contact number / International WhatsApp Number 

 Note: We don't require a CV, but if you have worked in New Zealand, please provide a reference. 

Thank you in advance!