This is a great role for someone looking for seasonal work in the outdoor environment, with opportunities to stay active and travel around your local district! 

We are looking for Seasonal Sample Collectors to join our Team based around the Bay of Plenty (Waihi, Coromandel, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Opotiki) for the upcoming Kiwifruit season.   

Our branch operates 7 days a week, collecting and testing samples of kiwifruit from orchards to see if they meet the Zespri guidelines for export. 

We have two types of fixed-term sampler roles available: 

• Core Samplers - Potential to work up to 6 days per week (generally 10 - 30 hours/ week) 
• Part-Time Samplers - Potential to work up to 4 days per week (a ‘supplementary’ role, but availability across all 7 days of the week is preferred) 

No experience required - full training is provided. All Samplers work on an “on-call” basis with a minimum 5 hours of guaranteed work every fortnight. 

THE ROLE 

This role is for a Fixed term period starting in the middle of February ramping up in March and running through to May. 

Duties will include driving to orchards, collecting kiwifruit samples on foot and delivering the collected samples to the nearest drop off point. 

• You will work variable hours each week with early starts generally finishing around midday to early afternoon. Earlier and later finishes are also possible, so we are looking for someone who has the lifestyle and flexibility to manage this. 
• Samplers will be assigned their work for the following day between 5-7pm where around 45 minutes of paid preparation work is undertaken for the next day. 
• Samplers may work alone, or in pairs. 

This role will be ideal for someone looking to supplement their income that has the flexibility of hours required. This role will suit practical people who enjoy working outdoors, being active and working independently. 

Industry experience is not mandatory. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A good level of fitness 
• Good map reading and navigation skills 
• Ability to work within set timeframes 
• Confidence using smartphones and apps 
• Flexible with hours and the ability to work independently 
• A good communicator   
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence and clean driving history 

Candidates must have a good level of fitness; you will walk an average of 15km a day whilst collecting kiwifruit samples weighing up to 15kg from under pergola structures 1.7-1.8m tall. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive hourly rates $30.40 plus holiday pay 
• New company vehicles for work travel 
• Early starts and early finishes 
• All the tools and equipment to carry out the role including smartphone, job management application and lone worker monitoring solution 
• A positive company culture 
• Full training and support 

Hill Labs is a family-friendly, values driven New Zealand owned business.  You will be part of a great team providing services to the wider Kiwifruit industry. 

Click the video link to see what our team members have shared about their experience in this role!

HOW TO APPLY 

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, click apply now 

This role is open to all candidates (excluding SSE visa holders).  Candidates on a working holiday visa or work visa are welcome to apply. Visa must be valid through to the end of May 2027. 

Please note: Applications are open now, active shortlisting of candidates will take place during the advertising period.  Application closing date subject to change without notification.

Roles will commence in February 2027.