Fruit Farm Worker

About the role

We are looking for a reliable Fruit Farm Worker to join our seasonal team at Pardo's Berrie Farm in Blenheim. The role involves hands‑on work in a mixed fruit and vegetable farm, handling all stages from planting to market‑ready harvest under varying weather conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Hoe between rows, clear fields of wood and stones, and perform weeding, pruning, and trimming of trees and plants.
• Grade berries and vegetables by size, shape, colour and volume to meet market standards.
• Hand‑harvest blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and assorted vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize and spray crops as required.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, and examine product quality for market readiness.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Capacity to lift heavy loads, stand for long periods, and work in all weather conditions.
• Good colour discrimination and attention to detail for grading produce.

Required skills

• Operate farm machinery and equipment safely.
• Hand‑harvest fruits and vegetables efficiently.