Join the Thompson's Family

Join the Thompson’s
Team today!

Whether you’re after a seasonal position or want to join the Thompson’s Team for the long term, we’re always looking for awesome new team members at our two locations; Opotiki and Gisborne.

Read on to learn more about working at Thompson’s Horticulture or get in touch to apply today!

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Available Positions

Machinery Operator 

Horticulture Workers- Spring & Summer work (Gisborne & Opotiki)

Technical Vine & Performance Coordinator 

2 Great Locations

Opotiki
Gisborne
Opotiki

Opotiki

Address: 598 State Highway 2
Opotiki 3198
Phone: + 64 (0) 7 315 4825

Gisborne

Gisborne

Address: 799 Matawai Road, RD 1,
Gisborne 4071
Phone: + 64 (0) 6 8625039

Learn and Grow at Thompson's

Why Thompson’s Horticulture?

  • Experience the New Zealand countryside
  • Make new friends for life
  • Work outdoors, not in a factory
  • Above average industry pay rates
  • Full training provided
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Two great locations

Application Form

Please note that to apply you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand. View eligibility requirements.

Travel

In response to COVID-19 and in support of government requirements we require additional information from you regarding both your travel history and current health.
The requirement to self-isolate has been put in place by the New Zealand Government to protect the health and well-being of all New Zealanders. We require a completed Healthline registration confirmation that adequate self-isolation has been completed and may require medical checks to be completed.

Health

People with medical conditions: Underlying medical conditions can make you more vulnerable to COVID-19. In particular, people with respiratory conditions. Such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), heart conditions, high blood pressure, kidney problems and diabetes.
People with medical conditions: People undergoing a treatment for cancer and blood conditions: As treatments for cancer and blood conditions affect people’s immune systems, this makes them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Pregnant women: Health experts do not yet know if pregnant women are impacted by COVID-19 in the same way as other people. However, pregnant women experience changes in their bodies that may increase their risk from some infections.

Personal Details

Eligibility to work in New Zealand:

Employment Information:

Health & Safety:

Criminal Record:

Thompson’s Horticulture’s policy is always to employ the best person available for the job, taking into consideration the balance of skills, knowledge, attitude and personal characteristics required. Your form will be held on our database for the purpose of assessing your suitability for employment. We are unable to guarantee that your application will lead to you securing employment within Thompson’s Horticulture Ltd. By signing this form, you declare that, to the best of your knowledge, the answers to these questions are correct. You agree that Thompson’s Horticulture Ltd may check with my previous employers and any people who have given references for the purposes of assessing your application for employment. This application form also confirms consent for Thompson’s Horticulture’s to check New Zealand working rights on the Immigration NZ tool visaview.

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 – Eligible Countries for Working Holiday Visa

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