Job Description
WORK & STAY IN MOUNT MAUNGANUI – KIWIFRUIT SEASON 2025
📍 Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers | October–November
Heading to NZ and want to lock in work before you arrive?
We’ve got you covered! The kiwifruit season kicks off in October, and we’re helping our guests jump straight into bud thinning and flower picking jobs with trusted local contractors.
Stay at Pacific Coast Lodge, and we’ll help connect you to orchard work while you enjoy life just minutes from the beach.
🍃 WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Bud thinning (Oct–Nov) & Flower picking (mid–late Nov)
• Transport available for just $5/day
• Social, beachy, laid-back lifestyle at the Lodge
⚠️ HOW IT WORKS:
You must stay at Pacific Coast Lodge to access the job network
We’re not the employer – we simply link our guests with seasonal work
Pay weekly rent to stay & work
Limited space – book early to secure your spot
Mention “bud thinning job” when you book so we know to hold your weekly place
📅 KEY DATES:
• Bud Thinning: Starts early October
• Flower Picking: Mid to late November
✅ BOOK YOUR STAY:
🌐 www.pacificcoastlodge.co.nz
📧 info@pacificcoastlodge.co.nz
Let us know in your booking notes: “I’m here for the bud thinning job”
Only need to book and pay 1 week upfront – we’ll reserve your bed for the season!
Work, surf, relax – all from one epic base in Mount Maunganui.
Your kiwifruit adventure starts here!