Tauranga Farming， Animals & Conservation Job Listings

The Avo Tree

Packhouse worker

Tauranga, New Zealand

Based in Te Puna, this is a great opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and be part of a friendly, small hard-working team. Immediate Responsibilities: Working in the packhouse Grading and packing avocados into boxes to quality standards Following all safety and hygiene procedures We provide hands-on training so once you've learned the ropes, there will be further opportunities e.g. Travelling to different orchards around the Bay of Plenty picking avocados by hand or with picking tools and using a hydralada What We’re Looking For: Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Reliable, punctual, and hard-working Able to follow instructions and work in a team No experience needed – full training provided Own transport is a bonus (or ability to get to site daily) We Offer: Friendly team environment On-the-job training

NZ$25-30

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Experienced Arborist – Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand

Are you most at home among the treetops? Enjoy working outdoors and making an impact on the environment around you? This could be your next great move. We’re looking for experienced Arborists to join high-performing crews based in Tauranga. If you’ve got a solid background in arboriculture and take pride in safe, skilled work, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll Do: * Conduct health checks and risk assessments on trees * Climb and access trees using harnesses, ropes, and elevated platforms * Trim, shape, and prune trees and shrubs * Remove trees and grind stumps * Apply treatments for pests, disease, and tree nutrition * Operate chainsaws, chippers, and other industry equipment * Manage vegetation near utility lines (power and telecom) What We’re Looking For: * 3+ years of practical arborist experience * Qualifications in arboriculture are ideal but not essential * Reliable transport to job sites in and around Tauranga * Class 2, 4, or 5 driver’s licence is a big bonus * First aid certification is a plus * Safety-first mindset and solid teamwork skills * Able to pass a drug screen * Two contactable references What’s On Offer: * $30–$40/hour, depending on your experience * Guaranteed minimum 30 hours/week * Variety of outdoor, hands-on projects * Join crews who value skill, safety, and nature * Long-term opportunities and career progression Support from recruiters who understand the trade. Whether you’re a seasoned climber, a lead arborist, or a skilled groundie ready for the next step — we want to hear from you.

NZ$30-40

Arbor Care Ltd

Level 3 or 4 Arborist

Tauranga, New Zealand

To be considered suitable for the Arborist position it is preferable that you have the following: • Arborist who is qualified with a minimum National Certificate in Arboricultural (Level 3 or 4) *Minimum Class 1 driver license and able to drive a manual, Class 2 an advantage *Have a strong work ethic and have a production focused personality, with a willingness to learn. *Have a good level of fitness, are a team player with a positive attitude Arbor Care is involved in all aspects of Arboriculture including contracts with local authorities We are an alcohol, drug and smoke free company who hold safety as our key priority. Successful applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

NZ$30-35

Pelco NZ Limited

Truck Driver (with Forklift)

Tauranga, New Zealand

As one of our drivers, you will be responsible for the smooth and timely transition of products to avoid temperature deviations from the port to our processing site at Portside Drive. Your route will rotate, returning to the port with empty dolavs to load fish. You will also be required to transport products to and from third-party cold storage facilities. Although your primary responsibility will be as a truck driver, this also involves forklift operations. Your role is to ensure all movements are safe and the product remains suitable for its intended purpose, uncompromised by the actions or inactions of truck and forklift operations. You will adhere to port and Pelco policies and procedures. Administration will include compliance tasks such as record-keeping (for MPI verification), truck and forklift pre-start checks, and logbook records. We are a small team, so with the aim to maximise your hours, you will also be required to operate a forklift and assist your team between truck and forklift duties. As a seasonal company, working hours will vary, sometimes resulting in a short-term rotating shift system during the season. Licenses required: minimum Class 4, ideally Class 5, a current forklift certificate, and ideally F endorsement (however, if you are not F endorsed, we will provide this training). Thank you.

NZ$30-35

Pelco NZ Limited

Forklift Operators & Coldstore Crew Members Needed

Tauranga, New Zealand

Position One Our forklift drivers are responsible for the smooth transition of frozen product from unloading to processing, into blast freezers, storage, and load/unload containers. It's a versatile role: experience moving steel on steel racks is a significant advantage, as well as the ability to maneuver in occasionally congested areas. You will undergo training to follow and adhere to work procedures and traffic management plans. This is an important role, as you must have the ability to ensure all movements are safe and the product remains suitable for its intended purpose, not compromised by your actions or inactions. You must hold a valid OSH license at a minimum; however, an F endorsement will be advantageous to support the team in our area at the Port of Tauranga. Although your primary responsibility will be that of a forklift driver, we work in small teams. Therefore, to maximise your hours, you will also be required to assist your team between forklift duties. Position Two Supporting our team of forklift drivers is the coldstore crew. This team is multi-functional across all aspects of the coldstore. The role is responsible for the smooth transition of product and for the safe movement of product within the cold store facilities from receipt to export. This is a hands-on role, where manual lifting and manual moving of product is constant, involves aspects of quality control such as the taking of temperatures, and the ability to count for accurate data entry. You need to be fit and healthy to keep up with the operational flow. As a seasonal company, working hours will vary, including Saturdays. In some areas, we operate on a rotating shift system during the season. In your application, please advise your choice of position one or two, your desired hourly rate and any notice you have to give (if currently employed). Thank you

NZ$25-35