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Kiwifruit seasonal labour guide published
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) has
published a comprehensive guide to working in the kiwifruit
industry as it prepares for the 2019 harvest.
NZKGI Chief Executive Officer Nikki Johnson says the guide – The Little Green and Gold Book – is intended for anyone wanting to find work in the industry – casual or permanent.
“We wanted to create a useful, definitive guide to seasonal work as well as debunk myths around pay and working conditions,” says Johnson. “The guide is a great way to make job-seekers more aware of what they should expect when picking and packing. It will also help them select an employer more carefully, rather than taking on the first job offer.”
Johnson says the guide shows where seasonal jobs can be found, when the work takes place, and the roles involved, as well as information about working conditions, accommodation options and transport requirements. “There’s also a checklist on how to choose an employer, with a range of useful links to further information and employment and accommodation contacts.”
The Little Green and Gold Book can also be downloaded from the NZKGI website at https://www.nzkgi.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Little-Green-and-Gold-Book-Digital.pdf
Hard copies will be available from NZKGI, kiwifruit packhouses, kiwifruit employers and backpacker hostels in early March. German, Spanish, and French translations of the guide will also be available.
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