Glasshouse Worker

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.

We are New Zealand's largest producer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the-art, environmentally controlled glasshouses, across our four North Island sites, and are packaged for both local and export markets all-year round.

Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for physically fit candidates to join our Glasshouse Worker team on a casual basis. You will be working with our tomato crop in our Tuakau glasshouse.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in tasks such as:

• Supporting crop rotation activities, which are physically demanding and involve lifting up to 25kg
• Picking and harvesting tomatoes
• De-leafing and pruning plants
• Clipping and twisting vines

This is an active role where you’ll be on your feet for most of the shift, including bending, reaching, and lifting.

About You

We’re looking for team members who are:

Physically fit, able to lift up to 25kg and handle physically demanding tasks

Prior horticulture experience would be an added advantage

Reliable, hard-working and enjoy working in a team

A positive attitude & willingness to learn new skills (training provided)

Comfortable working in warm to hot conditions and on a high trolley when required

Available to work casual shifts during glasshouse operating hours (typically Monday to Saturday, 7:30am – 4:00pm)

What’s in It for You?

Full on-the-job training

Supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunities to develop a career in horticulture

Horticulture work that is not weather dependent

If you’re looking for a hands-on role in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and we’ll be in touch!

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.

Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.