Sheree & Rick have forged a strong working relationship with Lucille the Packhouse Manager of New Zealand's Premium Grower of export flowers and foliage. A family run business which has been supplying premium quality flowers and foliage to the overseas market since 1976. Having grown from a small enterprise of a few acres and a half dozen varieties to a business which today grows over 20 different products on three properties covering a total area of approx 32 hectares (80 acres) and most recently extending the packhouse and coolstore facilities to cope with current demands and expand further in the future.
With a small team of full time staff, Lucille co-ordinates the picking and packing of all products throughout the year, contacting us just ahead of peak periods when extra staff are needed. Generally both male and female staff are needed although there are times when they may only need females or indeed only males. It is possible that one day you might be needed in the packhouse and the next you may be needed outside. And to be honest, if Lucille sees you are doing well inside she will probably want you inside all the time. This can be a good thing, as if you are working outside you will get to do so whilst it is raining. Fortunately most wet weather gear is provided, if you do have your own you can use them. There is work generally for 40hrs per week, and during some peak times extra hours are available.
Our job is to ensure the right people are sent out as there is not the time for the full time staff to be constantly training people. Lucille would like a commitment of 4 weeks minimum, if you prove yourself AND the work is available, you may be able to stay on longer. Although some of the work can be difficult and will require some strength, it is not hard work.
This job is some distance away from Bell Lodge so a car would be an advantage not essential as we do try to make sure we can fit you into a car. Sharing petrol costs etc helps the driver out as well making it fair all round.
As the flower season is begining you should be contacting us to see if there are positions available. Do keep checking back as there may be opportunities in the near future.
Please Note:Whilst Bell Lodge Backpackers Hostel and staff advertise work that they have been made aware is available, we are 100% honest. We will not say there is work when there is not. Mother Nature throws some challenges into the mix, weather, fruit condition and such making these seasonal work positions sometimes difficult to get started. And not all of our contractors are working exclusively with us.
We cannot be held responsible if the job falls through or the contractor changes the start dates etc. We will make every effort to notify you of changes or find other work for you where we can.