Grow your career with Thompson’s

Skip the packhouses and join our friendly whānau in the East Coast sun.
We’re Tairāwhiti locals with a focus on sustainability for our people and our whenua. Offering full on-job training, flexible hours, and permanent positions. With locations in Gizzy and Ōpōtiki, choose the crew to suit you and your circumstances, today!

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HORTICULTURE CREW – GISBORNE | KIWIFRUIT SPRING SEASON

Horticulture Superstars! We are looking for crew members to join us in Gisborne for the upcoming Spring/ Summer season! 

We are...

Experience 1 - 2 years
Deadline 05 Oct, 2026
Location Gisborne
Job Type Casual, Fixed Term, Full Time, Part time

HORTICULTURE CREW – BAY OF PLENTY | KIWIFRUIT SPRING SEASON

Spring is on its way! We have work available in Opotiki or Te Puke for the Spring/Summer season 

After a...

Experience 1 - 2 years
Deadline 05 Oct, 2026
Location Ōpōtiki, Te Puke
Job Type Casual, Fixed Term, Full Time, Part time

HORTICULTURE CREW – Te Puke | Permanent

Are you an experienced horticulture worker looking for a full-time role? We are seeking motivated and reliable...

Deadline 31 Aug, 2026
Location Te Puke
Job Type Full Time, Permanent
Learn and Grow at Thompson's

Join our team for:  

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Job based training
  • Work-life balance
  • Transport to and from mahi
  • Positive work environments
  • Two stunning East Coast locations

To apply, you will need:

  • To be eligible to work in New Zealand (i.e. NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Visa or Student Visa);
  • Proof of identity (i.e. passport, photo driver’s license, or other photo ID);
  • An Inland Revenue (IRD) number;
  • A New Zealand bank account number.

Working in New Zealand

  • New Zealand/Australian Citizens and NZ Permanent Residents are allowed to work for any employer (and any industry) within New Zealand.
  • NZ Work Permit/Work Visa holders – Please note that the work permit/visa will require you to meet the conditions endorsed on the visa by the New Zealand Immigration Service.
  • International Students – Your student visa conditions may allow you to work for a certain number of hours within a week or during your holiday break, we might be able to arrange a job for you in our casual pool for the number of hours you can work as permitted by the New Zealand Immigration Services.
  • Working Holiday Visa holders – The Working Holiday Scheme offers an opportunity for young people between 18 and 30 years of age to experience life in New Zealand on a working holiday. This scheme will allow you to work for EastPack for the entire fruit season and for some people there will be the opportunity to extend this period even further. Please note that you will need to apply for this type of visa while you are still in your own country.

For more information on the Working Holiday Scheme and to check if you are eligible, please click – Who can apply for a working holiday visa :: Immigration New Zealand

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