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October 21, 2024
Hill Laboratories
OTHER
Seasonal Sample Collector - Bay of Plenty
This is a great role for someone looking for seasonal work in the outdoor environment, with opportunities to travel around your local district!
We are looking for Seasonal Sample Collectors to join our Team based around the Bay of Plenty (Waihi, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Opotiki) for the upcoming Kiwifruit season.
Our branch operates 7 days a week and collects and tests samples of kiwifruit from orchards to see if they meet the Zespri guidelines for export.
We will have two types of fixed-term samplers:
THE ROLE
This role is for a Fixed term period starting at the end of February ramping up in March and running through to May/ June.
The busiest times are impossible to predict but are generally concentrated in March and April. Duties will include driving to orchards and collecting kiwifruit samples (on foot) and then driving the collected samples to the nearest drop off point. You will be working variable hours per week. Work starts at daybreak (around 6am) and will generally be finished between midday and 2pm (earlier and later finishes are also possible - we are looking for someone who has the lifestyle and flexibility to manage this). Samplers will be assigned their work for the following day between 5-9pm where ~30 mins of paid preparation work is to be undertaken for the next day. Samplers may work alone or in pairs.
This role will be ideal for someone looking to supplement their income that has the flexibility of hours required. This role will suit practical people who enjoy working outdoors.
Industry experience is not mandatory.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
WHAT WE OFFER
This role is open to all candidates (excluding SSE visa holders). Candidates on a working holiday visa or work visa are welcome to apply.
Please note: Applications are open now, active shortlisting of candidates will take place during the advertising period; Roles will commence in February 2025 .
We are looking for Seasonal Sample Collectors to join our Team based around the Bay of Plenty (Waihi, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Opotiki) for the upcoming Kiwifruit season.
Our branch operates 7 days a week and collects and tests samples of kiwifruit from orchards to see if they meet the Zespri guidelines for export.
We will have two types of fixed-term samplers:
- Core Samplers - Potential to work up to 6 days per week (generally 10 - 30 hours/ week)
- Part-Time Samplers - Potential to work up to 4 days per week (this will be more of a ‘supplementary’ role, but availability across 7 days of the week is still preferred)
THE ROLE
This role is for a Fixed term period starting at the end of February ramping up in March and running through to May/ June.
The busiest times are impossible to predict but are generally concentrated in March and April. Duties will include driving to orchards and collecting kiwifruit samples (on foot) and then driving the collected samples to the nearest drop off point. You will be working variable hours per week. Work starts at daybreak (around 6am) and will generally be finished between midday and 2pm (earlier and later finishes are also possible - we are looking for someone who has the lifestyle and flexibility to manage this). Samplers will be assigned their work for the following day between 5-9pm where ~30 mins of paid preparation work is to be undertaken for the next day. Samplers may work alone or in pairs.
This role will be ideal for someone looking to supplement their income that has the flexibility of hours required. This role will suit practical people who enjoy working outdoors.
Industry experience is not mandatory.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good map reading skills
- Ability to work within set timeframes
- Good with technology
- Flexible with hours and a good communicator who is happy to work unsupervised
- Clean driving history, full Class 1 drivers licence
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive hourly rates $28.50 plus holiday pay
- New company vehicles
- Early starts and early finishes
- You will be supported with the tools and equipment to carry out the role including smartphone, job management application and lone worker monitoring solution
- A positive company culture
This role is open to all candidates (excluding SSE visa holders). Candidates on a working holiday visa or work visa are welcome to apply.
Please note: Applications are open now, active shortlisting of candidates will take place during the advertising period; Roles will commence in February 2025 .
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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