Cherry Picker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking reliable harvest helpers to carefully pick cherries across two Central Otago orchards during the December harvest, working outdoors as part of a dedicated harvest team.

You will use orchard ladders safely, carry picking buckets, and follow safety procedures while meeting daily targets. Transport between orchard properties is provided, with limited local accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Physically capable of active outdoor work.
• Comfortable using orchard ladders.
• Able to work carefully and consistently.
• Available throughout the December harvest.
• Valid New Zealand work rights.
• Transport provided between orchard properties.
• Limited accommodation options available nearby.

Responsibilities

• Carefully pick ripe cherries from trees
• Use orchard ladders safely when required
• Carry and work with picking buckets
• Handle fruit carefully to minimise damage
• Work efficiently to meet daily harvest requirements
• Follow orchard safety procedures
• Cooperate with the harvest team

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 8/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Pick and carefully handle cherries across two Central Otago orchards during the December harvest while working outdoors as part of a reliable harvest team.

Responsibilities

• Carefully pick ripe cherries from trees
• Use orchard ladders safely when required
• Carry and work with picking buckets
• Handle fruit carefully to minimise damage
• Work efficiently to meet daily harvest requirements
• Follow orchard safety procedures
• Cooperate with the harvest team

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual
• Physically capable of active outdoor work
• Comfortable using orchard ladders
• Able to work carefully and consistently
• Available throughout the December harvest
• Valid New Zealand work rights
• $23.95 per hour
• Transport supplied between orchard properties
• Limited accommodation options available nearby