Blueberry Work

Seasonal Horticulture; Matakana; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Seasonal Horticulture in Matakana is hiring blueberries harvest staff for November 2026. Hourly rate starts from NZD 23.95 plus 8% holiday pay, with piece-rate if you pick above minimum.

The Matakana site is about 15 minutes from Warkworth and roughly 1 hour from Auckland CBD, with the season commencing early November. Requirements include a valid NZ work visa, fitness for outdoor work in all weather, and own transport.

Qualifications

• Visa to work in NZ is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Own transport to reach Matakana site is required.
• Accommodation contacts available on request; no on-site facilities.

Skills

Visa required

Outdoor work

Own transport

Accommodation contacts

Picking experience

Self-motivated

Job description

Blueberry Season starting November 2026. Estimate from 2nd November 2026

Location at Matakana, 15 mins from Warkworth or 1 hour from Auckland CBD

Hourly Rate start from $ 23.95 + 8% holiday pay. Piece rate apply if you pick above minimum

Requirements:

1. Valid visa to work, no oversea applicant please.
2. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
3. Own transport is required as no public transport to the workplace.
4. Local accommodation contacts available upon request. (No accommodation or overnight parking facilities in any of the orchards, Sorry)
5. Picking and grading experience preferred but not essential.
6. Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Look forward hearing from you.