Student Opportunity - Seasonal Kiwifruit Lab Technician

at  HIll laboratories

Are you a Year 11 – 13 high school student (aged 15 or over) looking for a fantastic employment opportunity during March to May 2025?
Expressions of interest are now open - Spread the word that we have roles for you and your mates to join our Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory team in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty. What other place can you earn money before or after school?

This is a great role, no experience required, full training will be provided with a range of shift hours available including:

• Before school (6am – 8am)
• Or after school (4pm - 10pm)
• Weekends

THE ROLE (FOR STUDENTS)

Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians carry out routine kiwifruit maturity testing on samples on behalf of our client Zespri to determine if samples meet minimum clearance criteria and assess fruit quality.

THIS ROLE IS FOR A FIXED TERM PERIOD FROM MARCH TO MAY, YOU CHOOSE THE DAYS YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK.

There are two shifts available.
For Main shift (4pm - 10pm): You will be required to be available to work 3 days per week (including at least one weekend day).
For Morning shift: You will be required to be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (including at least one weekend day).
Opportunities on weekends/school holidays to do extra hours.
Key Focus:

Routine maturity testing on samples that may include:

• Weight, Firmness, Colour, Dry Matter, Brix, Seeds
• Fruit Disposal
• Cleaning

This is a great role, no experience required, full training will be provided with a range of shift hours available including:

• Before school (6am – 8am)
• Or after school (4pm - 10pm)
• Weekend