How much do kiwifruit pickers make?

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“It’s difficult to find good pickers, even at high rates, and it is costly to the growers.” This season, an experienced picker can make over $60 an hour or $500-600 a day, he says. Even a beginner who has never done the work before can make $30-$40 an hour.

How hard is kiwi picking?

Picking kiwifruit is physically demanding work that often pays close to the minimum wage. The brief length of the season and because kiwifruit cannot be picked in the rain makes it hard for orchards to attract staff.

How long is kiwifruit season?

When is Kiwifruit Season? When we answered the question,Where Are Kiwifruit Grown?,we also mentioned the long growing season for kiwifruit — up to 240 days a year. The ideal growing conditions include plenty of sunshine, lots of rain, and extremely fertile soil.

How long is kiwifruit season NZ?

The kiwifruit season in New Zealand is from April to January.

Why can’t you pick kiwi fruit in the rain?

While some packhouses had drying rooms, fruit needed to be reasonably dry before it was picked and packed so labels would stick, she said. The rain had also diluted the sugar content in the affected fruit, reducing its taste profile, which meant growers would receive a lower taste payment, Ms Ellery said.

How do you pick kiwis?

So aside from staying away from obvious blemishes or wrinkles on the skin, the only way to pick a good kiwi is by feel. Press the kiwi gently with your thumb. If it yields to the slight pressure, the fruit is ripe. If it doesn’t and still feels hard, the fruit is not ready to eat.

How do you know when to pick kiwi fruit?

Harvest usually comes in fall. Kiwifruit is ripe when the skin turns from greenish to fully brown and seeds are black; the fruit may still be firm. To test for flavor, pick a fruit, let it soften for a few days then taste it; if it’s sweet pick all the fruit and refrigerate it.

Can a 12 year old work in NZ?

In New Zealand there is no general minimum age for employment, but there are rules around the times young people can work and the types of work they can do. Rules vary between states and territories. Generally the minimum age is 13, but there are conditions around the work young people can do.

How many hours is full time NZ?

For statistical purposes, Statistics New Zealand defines full-time as working 30 hours or more per week. You have exactly the same employment rights and responsibilities if you’re a part-time or full-time employee. A full-time permanent employee might be someone working 9am to 5pm, five days a week.