THE WORK

At Kaipaki berries we normally pick between November and May, peaking in December. Throughout the year we are busy planting, growing, and monitoring the crops while also maintaining our farm infrastructure. In the off-season we are busy planning for the next crop and working on various project to improve the farm.

Some farm work can be quite physical but it’s extremely rewarding. A number of tasks involve manual work including lifting, bending and twisting so workers need to be fit and healthy as well as have a positive attitude. Most of the work is undertaken in supervised teams or groups.

Our polytunnels also create a more pleasant working environment. Being undercover protects our workers from the elements and we grow on tables so we don’t have work at ground-level

Working at Kaipaki Berries is a great opportunity for people wanting to enter a growing industry and develop their skills. We offer support and development, with a strong emphasis on providing positive working environment.

THE TYPE OF WORK INCLUDES

Berry picking and packing

Tunnel work and operational maintenance

Irrigation

Planting

Crop production

Quality control work

Non-harvest tasks

KEY INFORMATION

A number of jobs, including picking, are paid on an hourly rate. Quality is very important at Kaipaki Berries and we have company targets. We also set a target for the quantity of berries picked each day.

As fruit needs to be picked in the cooler part of the day, so work will often start early in the morning. We usually harvest six or seven days a week, but this does vary depending on the weather, crop timing and market demand

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Kaipaki Berries is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all workers and visitors to the farm. Occupational Health and Safety is very important to us and we have comprehensive protocols and procedures to ensure everyone is safe at work.

ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION

We have on-site accommodation available to employees with a minimum of eight weeks occupancy. Rooms are furnished with 2 single beds with full bedding and lockable wardrobes/storage. Shared bathrooms are on-site with communal kitchen and dining areas. If you are interested in the accommodation, please express your interest in the application form as spaces are limited

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WORK WITH US

If you are interested in working with us, please send us your details and we will be in touch.

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I declare that the information provided in this application is true, complete and correct. I understand that if I have provided false or misleading information that I may not be offered employment or, if employed I may be dismissed with immediate effect. I agree to notify Kaipaki Berryfruits Limited promptly with any supplied information changes. If I am employed this information will become part of my personnel file. If not employed this information will be held on file with Kaipaki Berryfruits Limited for a period of twelve months and then destroyed. In order for Kaipaki Berryfruits Limited to assess my ability to complete all duties within a given position, I understand, and consent to pre-employment screening which could involve any, or all, of the following; phone interview(s), face-to-face interview(s), medical check, credit check, drug and/or alcohol testing, referee checks, Ministry of Justice criminal check(s), on-site observations, group assessment(s) or psychometric testing.

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