Farm Hand Attendant

Role summary

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The Farm Hand Attendant supports the resort’s farm and grounds by planting, watering, harvesting, weeding, maintaining crops, handling basic tools, and keeping work areas clean and safe. Candidates should be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in hot and humid conditions, and able to perform repetitive manual tasks. Basic experience in farming, gardening, landscaping, or horticulture is helpful, although practical ability and willingness to learn may be equally important. The successful candidate is expected to follow health and safety procedures, care for equipment, work reliably as part of a team, and maintain Marriott’s standards for cleanliness, quality, and guest-focused service.

About the employer

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is a luxury beachfront resort located on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, near Nadi and Denarau. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, and operates under the Marriott Hotels brand. The resort offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, event facilities, spa services, recreational activities, and access to a private lagoon setting. Its operations require a wide range of teams, including hospitality, engineering, landscaping, farming, food and beverage, guest services, and administration. A Farm Hand Attendant contributes to the resort’s grounds and agricultural activities, helping maintain attractive surroundings and potentially supporting fresh produce or sustainability initiatives. Employees can expect a professional, multicultural workplace with emphasis on service, safety, teamwork, and consistent operating standards.

Working in Fiji

Fiji offers employment opportunities in resorts, hotels, restaurants, construction, agriculture, retail, transport, healthcare, education, and tourism services. Viti Levu, especially Nadi, Denarau, Suva, and the Coral Coast, has the broadest job market. Fijian culture values hospitality, family, community, respect for elders, and communal gatherings. English is widely used, while iTaukei and Fiji Hindi are also common. Lifestyle is generally relaxed, with warm weather, beaches, village events, markets, boating, and outdoor activities, although imported goods and accommodation can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an approved employment contract and work permit before starting work; the employer generally assists with immigration procedures. Requirements can include passport documents, qualifications or experience, medical checks, and police clearances. Confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, contract length, and permit responsibilities with the employer before relocating.