2025 Kiwifruit Season - Packhouse Jobs DMS Te Puna

THE NICEST PEOPLE, FREE KAI, AND FUN PRIZES

At our packhouse, borders disappear. You'll work alongside people from all corners of the globe, sharing laughs, stories, and creating friendships that transcend cultures. Join DMS Te Puna and work with the nicest people for the 2025 kiwifruit season!

Every day, we enjoy delicious (and free!) kai together, prepared on-site by our wonderful canteen team. We also celebrate employee milestones and achievements with weekly prizes, canteen giveaways, and DMS clothing.

With four shifts to choose from and a wide variety of positions available, we have the right combination for you. Work is available from early March to mid-June, with hourly rates starting at $25.00 per hour. If you need flexibility with work hours, please contact our Recruitment team to discuss your options.

To be considered for a role, applicants must be 16 years or older and provide proof of identification, New Zealand work rights, an IRD number, and an active New Zealand bank account. Make sure to have these documents ready before starting your application.

Shift Times: 

• Eagle DAY - 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• Eagle NIGHT - 7:15 PM to 6:15 AM

• Hawk DAY - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Hawk NIGHT - 7:45 PM to 6:45 AM

YOU CHOOSE! - We have heaps of jobs to suit your interest!

The safety of our team is our top priority. We operate in a busy industrial environment filled with many people, noisy machines, and numerous vehicles moving throughout the site. We carefully evaluate each application to ensure that every person is suited for the right job. Please review the requirements of each role thoroughly before choosing your preferred position in the application process.

Physical Requirements:

Working in a packhouse typically involves being on your feet for up to 10 hours a day. Many roles require repetitive physical motions as well. Our Graders and Packers handle fruit, while our Tray Preps line boxes to send down the packing line. All of these positions—Graders, Packers, and Tray Prep—demand repeated hand and wrist movements throughout the shift.

Among the various roles, Stackers have the most physically demanding job in the packhouse. By the end of the season, you'll definitely be fit! Stackers are responsible for moving fully packed boxes of kiwifruit onto pallets, which often involves lifting up to 20 kg repeatedly throughout the shift.

- Fruit Grader: Manually sorts fruit based on physical characteristics such as size, color, and shape. This role requires the ability to visually inspect fruit with or without the aid of glasses.

- Packer: Packs fruit into various sized boxes.

- Stacker: Moves packed kiwifruit boxes from the packing line onto pallets.

- Tray Prep: Prepares kiwifruit packaging for the packing line.

- Forklift and Trolley Operators: Requires a current Forklift License and OSH certificate. Previous experience is preferred!

If you're looking for a welcoming, supportive, and vibrant workplace where hard work is a pleasure among friends and family, then this is the place for you.

Join DMS and work with the nicest people in town for Harvest 2025!