Current longer-term opportunities
Monavale Blueberries offers long-term career paths for those passionate about organic horticulture, sustainability, and hospitality. Our roles provide opportunities for growth, innovation, and meaningful impact within a supportive, values-driven workplace.
Orchard Organic Operations Horticulturist
We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced orchard Assistant to join our team starting in late August/early September. This is a permanent, full-time position. Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Some weekend work may be required during the summer harvest.
The work is mainly outdoors and at times may be physically demanding. Tasks include:
- plant propagation
- pest and disease monitoring and identification
- irrigation control
- weeding
- scrub cutting
- pruning
- lifting and collecting berries from the field
- assisting pickers to their picking location
- grading/packing
- planting
- operation of machinery
There is scope in this role for promotion to supervisor which would include training and supervising a team.
The successful applicant will:
- have a horticultural qualification
- be interested in organic growing
- have experience in a similar role
- be available to work Mon–Fri, plus weekend work when necessary during the summer harvest
- be physically fit and strong
- be motivated
- be able to follow instructions
- be able to work unsupervised
- be accurate and have good numerical skills
- have own transport
- be punctual, reliable and dependable
In return, you will be paid a competitive hourly rate, and work in a clean, chemical free environment, with a team of friendly colleagues.
If this sounds like you, please fill in the form at this link (paste the link into your browser or click apply now).
https://forms.gle/jW8YGaML57C2Xt7c6
You will be able to insert your details and upload a resume/CV. Each person applying will need to fill in the form separately.
Wait Staff – Café Irresistiblue
Café Irresistiblue at Monavale Blueberries is a well-known hospitality venue in Cambridge, located on our orchard.
From time to time, we also need wait staff to join our exceptional hospitality team. We have opportunities throughout the year.
More info and how to apply: https://nz.indeed.com/cmp/Monavale-Blueberries-Ltd/jobs?jk=7827545c6fafa39c

