Crop worker, Kaimahi huangakai
Also known as
- Orchard worker, orchard hand, vineyard worker, pruner, market garden worker, picker
Crop workers plant, grow and harvest fruit, vegetables and other crops on farms and in market gardens, orchards and vineyards.
Duration
01:33 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$39
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Crop workers
- usually work irregular hours in peak seasons
- usually work on farms, or in orchards, vineyards and glasshouses, and may travel nationally
- may work in all weather conditions and with hazardous chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well in a team
Tasks
- plant crops, trees and other plants
- harvest crops, fruit and vegetables
- water crops using irrigation systems
- inspect plants for growth and health
- package crops for transport and sale
- transport crops, equipment and supplies
- mark crops for sorting and tracking
- sell crops
- communicate with other workers
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- an entry certificate in horticulture
- to do entry training in horticulture
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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