1 Maintenance Worker jobs in New Zealand
Horticulture Leading Hand & Maintenance Assistant Worker
Posted 20 days ago
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Position Available: Horticulture Leading Hand
Number of Positions: 4
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $30 to $5 per hour
Minimum Hours/Week: 30
Maximum Hours/Week: 40
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Level 4 or higher qualification; or at least 2 years of experience.
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Ability to oversee on‑farm capital and labour planning
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Plan, organise, coordinate, and perform fruit production operations from planting through to harvest and dispatch
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Maintain optimal growth conditions with careful pruning, fertilising, irrigation management, and pest control
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Manage on‑farm infrastructure, including irrigation, fencing, and equipment maintenance
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Maintain crop performance records, monitor market demand, and contribute to budget or capital planning
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Supervise, train, and manage workers or contractors on site
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Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards and policies
Position Available: Maintenance Assistant Worker
Number of Positions: 6
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $25 o 30 per hour
Minimum Hours/Week: 30
Maximum Hours/Week: 40
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At least 6 months or more of experience; or Level 2 or 3 or above qualification.
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Physically fit and comfortable doing outdoor work on orchards
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Assist in canopy structure maintenance: repair posts, wires, trellis, and orchard infrastructure
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Operate hand tools and light equipment for orchard care and upkeep
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Perform seasonal support tasks such as spraying, mulching, mowing, weed control, and irrigation checks
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Report hazards, infrastructure damage, or operational issues to supervisors
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Assist in material movement, stock rotation, and site cleanliness
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Comply with all health and safety, biosecurity, and operational guidelines
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