| The Bay of Plenty is the Kiwifruit capital of the world! Mount Maunganui is situated in the middle of one of New Zealand's major exporting industries.
Work is available all year, but the PEAK months are April till September. . There is work outdoors in Orchards or indoors in the packhouses, grading sheds and coolstores. No previous experience is necessary and you will get on-the-job training. There is a range of jobs for young, old, skilled and unskilled people. You will need to be fit, enthusiastic and reliable. Kiwifruit PICKING is available from mid - end of March through to June, then pruning starts. Transport is essential.
The Mount Backpackers has close working relationships with honest Contractors and we advise you to work only with Contractors that we recommend.
KIWIFRUIT PACKHOUSES
There are many pack houses in and around Mount Maunganui/Tauranga and work will begin at the end of March/April.You must fill out an application form before they will employ you Register NOW. (apply early as positions fill very quickly.... contact the packhouses by February)
Closest ones are Huka Packhouse Ph. (07) 5759812 & Mpac Packhouse Ph. (07) 5756218
DMS Packhouse Te Puna ph. (07) 5525916 (15 min drive)
East Pac Packhouse Quarry Rd., Te Puke - 20 minute drive ph.(07) 5739309
Apata Packhouse Omokoroa - 20 minute drive ph.(07) 5520624
 
BARS and CAFES
As we are right in town all local employers contact us first if they are needing workers. There are plenty of jobs especially in the summer time! We have contacts for jobs for waitressing, kitchen hands/dishwashing, house maids and tree planting. Always check our job board or talk to Brooke at reception!
WORK PERMITS
Visitors to New Zealand who do not hold a New Zealand passport or a resident permit need to apply for a work permit. Visitors interested in applying for work permits should make enquiries at their New Zealand Embassy or the NZ Immigration Service. (www.immigration.govt.nz)
Our Contractors and Packhouses may be able to assist you in getting a work visa, but it is advised to get one before you leave your own country!
UPDATE: Due to recent changes with Work and Income approving contractors to be SSE (TRSE) Approved Contractors, it will now be alot harder to obtain seasonal work while holding an SSE permit.
If possible, a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) will be of better value in the long run, as you will be eligible to work for an employer who is not SSE approved.
(SSE Approved Contractors need to obtain permission from Work and Income to employ SSE permit holders, but do not need this permission for WHV holders). In some cases, if you have a WHV and have worked in seasonal work for a period of 3 months, you may be able to extend your WHV - Please check your countries details on the NZ Immigration website.
This information has been provided by an Immigration Advisor. Please check the NZ Immigration website for further information on SSE and WHV policies.
You will need to apply for an IRD number (tax number) when you first arrive in New Zealand. You cannot get paid until you have this number. It takes 10 working days to process. (www.ird.govt.nz)
You will need to set up a bank account in New Zealand so your employers can pay you money into an account.. The National Bank of New Zealand can set you up an account in 5 minutes, all you need is your passport. You will need to go in person and open an account.
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