VACANCIES
Why work for us?
We understand that in order for us to provide our growers with the best possible service, we need to first look after our own people. That’s why we aim to provide our staff with the best possible experience – whether they join us permanently, or just for the main packing season. If you’re interested in joining the Punchbowl team on a permanent or seasonal basis, check out our current vacancies and hit the “Apply” button.
We are backpacker friendly. Working for us is a great way to get a taste of New Zealand’s horticulture sector.
We offer:
- Seasonal and permanent job opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Medical health insurance and a wellness scheme
- Little/no traffic woes (rural location)
- A wonderful community to be part of (Franklin)
- A collaborative and fun team environment
Seasonal Vacancies:
Auckland:
Fully staffed
Upcoming Vacancies:
General Packhouse Work - February - June
(Recruitment begins in January 2026)
Kerikeri:
Fully staffed
Permanent Vacancies:
Auckland:
Orchard / Production Shift Manager
Step into a unique leadership role that blends orchard with seasonal packing operations. We're looking for an experienced Orchard/Shift Manager to join our kiwifruit team based in Patumahoe, South Auckland. This is a varied, full-time permanent role that combines orchard leadership throughout the growing season with a key shift manager position during our three-month packing season.
Laboratory & Field Supervisor
We're looking for a motivated and versatile Laboratory & Field Supervisor to join our kiwifruit team. This is a unique, year-round role combining lab work and field-based responsibilities. You'll lead seasonal teams, carry out kiwifruit maturity monitoring and counts, and help ensure high standards in both lab testing and orchard data collection.
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Welcome backpackers
Punchbowl is a backpacker-friendly site and welcomes travellers from all over the world to come and experience life working in New Zealand’s Kiwifruit industry. We can provide a diverse range of packhouse and orchard-based positions for our backpackers to provide full exposure to them during their stay with us. We offer limited worker accommodation, which includes private or shared rooms, communal kitchen facilities, a common room with TV, Wifi access, laundry and bathroom facilities.