Join Our Kiwifruit Contracting Team
The details you provide in this form will form part of your employment application with Horticulture Masters. If we offer you employment, this information becomes part of your official employee records. This data is used for payroll processing and statistical reporting purposes. By completing this application, you authorize us to store your information and share it with relevant government agencies or authorized third parties when legally required.
Please note: Completing this application does not guarantee employment. This form represents your interest in working with Horticulture Masters and does not constitute an employment contract or commitment from either party.
Before starting, ensure you have:
I acknowledge that submitting this application does not create an employment relationship or guarantee a job offer.
We collect these details to create your employee profile and process payroll if you join our team. Under the Privacy Act 2020, you can request to view or correct any information we hold about you at any time.
Enter your complete residential address including street number, street name, suburb, city, and postcode. You can verify your address format using the NZ Post Address Finder.
Must be a NZ number starting with 0 (e.g., 021 123 4567). Leave blank if you don't have one yet.
You must have a New Zealand bank account and IRD number to receive wages. We cannot process employment without these details.
If you worked for us before under a different name, please enter the exact name that appeared on your payslips (check old payslips for correct spelling).
This helps us understand which recruitment channels are most effective.
Format: xx-xxxx-xxxxxxx-xxx (e.g., 12-3456-7890123-456). Important: Double-check this number! Incorrect details may result in wages being sent to the wrong account and may not be recoverable.
Format: xxx-xxx-xxx or 0xx-xxx-xxx (e.g., 123-456-789). Include hyphens.
Not sure? Use the IRD's tax code finder tool to determine your correct code.
In case of an emergency, we need contact details for a close relative. By providing these details, you authorize us to contact this person in an emergency and allow them to make medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so. This must be a family member with legal authority to act on your behalf.
Complete name of your emergency contact
e.g., Mother, Father, Spouse, Sibling
Phone or email. Include country code if international.
You can only work in New Zealand with valid work authorization - either as a citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with work rights. Warning: Providing false information will result in immediate termination of employment. Please answer accurately.
We require copies of your visa and identification documents. Please ensure all details below are accurate and match your official documents.
May we verify your visa status through Immigration New Zealand's VisaView system?
Your Immigration NZ client number
Maximum time allowed with one employer
KiwiSaver is New Zealand's retirement savings scheme available to citizens and permanent residents. If you're between 18-65 years old and eligible, you'll be automatically enrolled. If you've contributed to KiwiSaver with a previous employer, we must continue your contributions.
Have you ever made KiwiSaver contributions with another employer or through personal contributions?
Do you have IRD approval to suspend your KiwiSaver contributions? (You must provide documentation if yes)
Would you like to opt in or out of KiwiSaver? Note: Once opted in, you may need to apply for a savings suspension to stop contributions. Learn about savings suspension.
Choose the percentage of your gross pay to contribute to KiwiSaver (we'll match with employer contributions as required by law).
Kiwifruit orchard work involves physical activity including reaching overhead for extended periods. We need to understand any health considerations that might affect your work or require accommodation.
Do you have any health conditions or physical limitations that might impact your ability to perform orchard work?
Do you have any allergies we should know about? (e.g., bee stings, pollen, chemicals)
Are you currently receiving medical treatment or taking regular medication?
If you answered yes to any health questions above, please provide details here. This helps us ensure your safety and provide necessary accommodations.
For safety reasons, do you consent to random drug and alcohol testing if required?
Required for work allocation (some blocks have high canopies)
I declare that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I confirm that all personal details, including my IRD number and identification documents, belong to me personally. I understand that identity fraud is a criminal offense and will result in immediate dismissal and possible legal action.