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Apple Thinning

Payment: Paid Position ($23.95)
Location: Hastings
Region: Gisborne/Hastings/Napier/Hawkes Bay
Experience: No Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 04/11/2026
Company: JCR services Limited

🍎Apple Thinning Worker Wanted - Hawkes Bay, NZ 🍏

Seasonal Work | Great Outdoor Environment | Starting ASAP

 

Are you looking for hands-on outdoor work in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions? We’re hiring motivated and reliable workers for apple thinning in Hawke’s Bay!

 

📍Location:

Orchards across Hawke’s Bay (Hastings, Haumoana, and surrounding areas)

 

📋 Job Details:

  • Start date: 16th November 2025
  • Duration: Approx 6-8 weeks (weather dependent)
  • Hours: 6-8 hours/day, Monday to Saturday (weather permitting)

 

🍏 Job Description:

Apple thinning means removing surplus fruit from the trees, so the remaining apples grow larger and better in quality by harvest. The work is physical, but ideal if you enjoy being outdoors and staying active!

 

✅ Requirements:

  • Physically fit and able to work on your feet all day
  • Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather
  • Positive attitude and good work ethic
  • Work visa or legal right to work in NZ is essential 
  • Reliable transport to and from the orchard 

     

💰Pay:

  • 23.95-26

 

Ideal for:

  • Backpackers
  • Seasonal workers
  • Students on break
  • Anyone looking for short-term work in a friendly team environment 

 

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