Seasonal work, Kiwifruit Bud Thinning Tauranga – Work, Friends & Adventure

🥝 Looking for seasonal work in New Zealand where you can earn money, meet new people and still have time to explore?

Come to the Tauranga for kiwifruit bud thinning season!

Every spring, the orchards around Te Puke and the wider Bay of Plenty need seasonal workers. Bud thinning usually runs through October, November and into December, making it a great opportunity for working holiday travellers wanting to work hard, save money and fund their next adventure.

You don't need to be an experienced orchard worker. For many seasonal jobs, a good attitude, reliability and a willingness to work outdoors are what matter most.

Work during the week, save some cash and spend your days off exploring the Bay of Plenty.

🌊 Swim at the beach
🥾 Explore incredible walks
🚐 Road trip around the region
🤙 Meet travellers from around the world
☀️ Enjoy the New Zealand Spring sun

And when you're staying at a backpacker hostel, you're never far from someone planning their next adventure.

Stay at Wanderlust NZ, Located right in the heart of Tauranga, Wanderlust NZ is a great base for seasonal workers. Our Contractors need 60 people!

We offer: Work starting early Octobter till early December, Work with honest contractors, Weekly accommodation rates, transport, A social hostel atmosphere, A central waterfront location, A great place to meet other working holiday travellers. 

Come to Tauranga, find some work, make new friends and put some money away for your next big adventure.

Work hard. Save money. Meet people. Explore New Zealand.

🥝 Work in the Bay of Plenty during the 2026 kiwifruit bud thinning season, Make Wanderlust NZ your base, get settled, meet your new travel crew and start your Bay of Plenty adventure.

Email us hell0@wanderlustnz.co.nz for ALL the information🌿🌊🇳🇿