Farm Work – Far North Queensland At Kureen Farming we grow Bananas and Avocado’s in Lakeland. We require 30 employees with positions starting in or around October 2026. Contract will be for up to 4 years of work. Work will commence in Lakeland. We are looking for reliable and loyal staff to be part of our team. No previous experience is required. Training to increase skills is available for the right applicant. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Banana Picking
- Banana Packing
- Banana Field work (e.g. Bagging, Bell Injecting, Stringing, Deleafing etc.)
- Avocado Picking
- Avocado Pruning
- General Farm Maintenance
- Tractor operations
Employment Details Wages will be paid under the Horticulture Award 2020, classification: Level 1 Full time. The current rate is $25.74 per hour.
Full-time employee’s are entitled to leave in accordance with the Horticulture award and the National Employment Standards. Minimum average 38 hours per week with additional hours available. General working hours are between 7.00am and 5.00pm. Selection Criteria
- Must be fit and healthy
- Flexible and self-motivated
- Ability to acquire good speed at manual tasks
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to have attention to detail
Please forward your resume along with personalised cover letter with the appropriate reference ‘Farm Work Kureen Farming – Reference 202608KFFTL1. Explain in your cover letter why you would be a good candidate, if you’re willing to relocate to the Lakeland Region, if you have any previous farming experience and when you are ready to commence work. Any applicants who address the criteria will be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Applications close on Thursday 03/09/2026.
📌 Banana's and Avocado's fulltime (Lakeland)
🏢 THE TRUSTEE FOR THE WAITARERE TRUST
📍 Lakeland
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