Valley View Orchards

06/04/2026

Packhouse, Pickers and Quadbike Crate Collection Staff

We are currently seeking Persimmon Pickers, Packhouse and Quadbike Crate Collection Staff for a fixed-term seasonal contract.

📅 Contract Period:

Start date: May
Duration: 5 weeks

⏰ Hours:
Packhouse 7:30am – 5:00pm,
Pickers 8.30am -- 4.30pm
Monday to Friday
Some weekend work may be required depending on weather
Some flexibility may be required depending on production

💰 Pay Rate:
$24.50 per hour

✅ Requirements:
No experience required – full training provided
Must have own transport.
Physically fit and reliable
Able to work as part of a team
Must be comfortable working in a smoke-free environment (all sites are smoke-free) designated area avaliable

🌱 What We Offer:
Friendly team environment
Consistent hours for the contract period (weather permitting)
Great opportunity for seasonal or short-term work

📍 Location:
Local orchards / packhouses , Whangarei area, (details provided to successful applicants)
If you’re available to start in May and looking for short-term seasonal work, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 To apply:
Please contact Valley View Orchards private messenger page with a brief introduction and your availability. Applicants Sucessful to the next stage will be contacted before 21.04.2026 for a phone interview.

12/08/2025

Ntl fruit packers is seeking a skilled data entry professional to join the avocado packing team for the 2025 season. This fixed-term position, available until February with a possible extension, requires strong communication and computer skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a willingness to learn. Working hours vary, starting at 7.00am. Located in the Mungatapere area, the role offers an immediate start. For more information, please contact Valley View Orchards through their page.

03/08/2025

Updated.....Thank you for all the interest in the avocado packing position , All vacancies have now been filled.

Ntl fruit packers require packers to join the avocado packing 2025 season. This is a fixed term position until October. Hours vary, with a start time of 7.30am. The role is located in the Mungatapere area. An immediate start is available. Please message Valley View Orchards page for more information.

31/03/2025

Up date. All positions are now taken. thank you
Ntl Horticulture Are looking for pickers and packhouse staff for the Persimmon season 2025. Start date in the last week of April for 5 weeks on a fixed term. Need to be physically fit and have your own transport. Monday to Friday 8 30am till 4.30 pm. Depending on weather there maybe some weekends. We are based in the Whangarei area. If you are interested please private message Valley View Orchards

28/07/2024

Join Valley View Orchards for our 2024 avocado packing season! Our packhouse is in Mungatapere and we have varied hours from Monday to Friday. Start time is 8:30 am. This is a fixed-term contract until December for our busy period. We have positions available for stacking trays and domestic packing, which involve repeated lifting. If you enjoy physical work and are reliable with your own transport. Immediate start! Please private message us for more information.

Valley View Orchards

15/05/2024

Thank you to every one that was involved with this day. The amazing Persimmon. Enjoy them while they are in season.

13/04/2024

Join Valley View Orchards for the 2024 Persimmon season! Picking and packhouse. 6-week fixed-term contract, starting April 29th. 7-day roster, with the ability to work 6 days a week. Located just north of Kamo, with packhouse in Mungatapere. Picking hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. No experience required. Private message for more details!

09/04/2024

So close to harvest 2024.

29/06/2023

Now recipes for persimmons

29/06/2023

Yum persimmons

A new way to try persimmons this season! We’ve got a delicious winter warmer for you here with this gorgeous Persimmon, Kūmara & Ginger Soup! Persimmons are so versatile be sure to fold them in the mix!

Serves: 2-4
Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30-35 Minutes

Ingredients
2 persimmons, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 small brown onions, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 large orange kūmara, chopped into 3cm cubes
2 tbsp ginger root, grated
4 cups of hot vegetable stock
1 cup of hot water
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam marsala
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
A pinch of chilli powder (optional)
Black pepper to taste
1/3 cup Greek yoghurt (or dairy free yoghurt)
A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Method
Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onion and cook over a medium heat until soft. Add the garlic, kūmara and ginger. Mix and cook for 5 minutes

Add the cumin, garam marsala, coriander and chilli powder to the pot and stir well for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the hot stock and water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until kūmara is soft

Add the persimmon and cook for a further 5-7 minutes until the persimmon is soft
Remove from the heat and puree with a stick blender or food processor. When the soup is smooth add the yogurt and stir through

Serve the soup with a grind of black pepper, a dollop of yoghurt and a sprinkling of fresh parsley 🥣🍠🍀
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21/06/2023

NTL Fruit Packers are looking for packhouse staff for our 2023 Advocado season. Graders, packers and stackers. Fixed term contract. 7.30am starts, Monday to Friday. Varying hours. If you are interested, please PM Valley View Orchards and we will contact you with more infomation. Thank you.