The kiwifruit industry needs large numbers of workers from late March through June for harvesting fruit. Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief executive Nikki Johnson said opportunities existed for long-term employment in the kiwifruit industry. Between January and April, MSD placed nearly 500 jobseekers into the kiwifruit industry, but more workers were still needed. SUPPLIED Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief executive Nikki Johnson said opportunities existed for long-term employment in the kiwifruit industry. Seasonal work was a step towards connecting people to sustainable employment and permanent work.

Source: Stuff April 08, 2019 17:00 UTC