Seasonal Work - Kiwifruit

"The Bay of Plenty is the Kiwifruit capital of the world!"
Tauranga is situated in the middle of one of New Zealand's major exporting industries with orchards and packhouses all around the area.

We can assist you in finding seasonal work - work is available all year, but the PEAK months are April till September, which are the picking and packing times. There is work outdoors in Orchards or indoors in the packhouses, grading sheds and coolstores. September through to April there is limited work pruning.

No previous experience is neccessary and you will get on-the-job training. There is a range of jobs for young, old, skilled and unskilled people. You will need to be fit, enthusiastic and reliable. Having your own transport is a bonus but can be organised for a small cost.

We do not charge a fee for finding you work but you must stay at Harbourside City Backpackers if we find you a job. There is a 2 week minimum stay, we have weekly rates available.

Harbourside City Backpackers has close working relationships with honest Contractors and we advise you to work only with Contractors that we recommend. There are many Packhouses in the area that we also work in with.

Kiwifruit Packhouses

There are many pack houses in and around Tauranga. Work will begin at the end of March/April. You must fill out an application form before they will employ you. Register NOW.

Closest ones are Huka Packhouse. Ph. 575 9812 & Aerocool Packhouse Ph. 575 6218.

DMS Packhouse - Te Puna Ph. 552 5916 (15 min drive)

East Pac Packhouse - Quarry Rd, Te Puka Ph. 573 9309 (20 min drive)

Apata Packhouse - Omokoroa Ph. 552 0624 (20 min drive)

Bars & Cafes

As we are right in town all local employers can contact us first if they are needing workers. There are plenty of jobs, especially in the summer time!

Work Permits

Visitors to New Zealand who do not hold a New Zealand passport or a resident permit need to apply for a work permit. Visitors interested in applying for work permits should make enquiries at their New Zealand Embassy or the NZ Immigration Service. (www.immigration.govt.nz)

Inland Revenue Department

You will need to apply for an IRD number (tax number) when you first arrive in New Zealand. You cannot get paid until you have this number. It takes 10 working days to process. (www.ird.govt.nz)

Bank Account

You will need to set up a bank account in New Zealand so your employers can pay you money into an account. Kiwibank is a bank that is easy to apply to and you will find in most towns. You will need to go in person and open an account.

lunch time on the Orchards	kiwifruit Packhouse	resting after a hard morning