Kumara weeding

Job Description

Weeding – Kumara (Sweet Potato) Farm Work | Northland

We are looking for additional workers to help with hand weeding kumara (sweet potato) in Northland.

This role requires minimal training, but you do need a basic level of fitness and the ability to work outdoors in the sun and changing weather conditions.

Start date: 16.02.2026
Minimum stay: Ideally at least 1 month
Hours of work: 7:30am – 1:30pm
(early finish to avoid afternoon heat)

Opportunity for extra farm work for the right person

What We’re Looking For
Honest, reliable, and hardworking people
Comfortable working outdoors
Own transport is required

Affordable accommodation available if needed

Location & Lifestyle
The farm is located just outside of Dargaville, on the west coast of Northland. This job is ideal if you want to work in the mornings and explore in the afternoons.

Nearby attractions include:
Ripiro Beach – New Zealand’s longest drivable beach
Pouto Lighthouse and historic shipwrecks
Fishing
Kaipara Harbour, the largest harbour in the Southern Hemisphere
East Coast and Whangārei for surfing, diving, and watersports
Waipoua Forest, Trounson Park, and the beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes

If you enjoy physical outdoor work and want to experience everything Northland has to offer, this could be a great opportunity for you.