Nursery Worker (Seedlings)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Isando through the season. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Isando; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected

• Living on or near the farm
• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Tractor or quad bike experience

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.