Cherry Picker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited on-site accommodation for vans

Transport between orchard properties

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking reliable harvest workers for the December cherry harvest in Central Otago's Cromwell area. Work outdoors under changing weather conditions, picking ripe fruit and handling buckets with care, to meet daily targets.

On-site accommodation is limited for vans and tents; transport is provided between two orchard properties when required. Availability through December is essential.

Qualifications

• NZ citizen, residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Physical capability for standing, walking, reaching and carrying.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather.
• Careful, consistent work habits.
• Teamwork and willingness to follow instructions.
• Availability throughout the December harvest.
• Transport provided between orchard properties when required.

Responsibilities

• Pick ripe cherries carefully from trees.
• Carry and use picking buckets.
• Handle fruit to minimise damage.
• Meet daily harvest requirements efficiently.
• Follow orchard safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively across the orchard team.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Weather resilience

Physical fitness

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Harvest ripe cherries across two Central Otago orchards, handling fruit carefully while working outdoors and meeting daily requirements during the December season.

Responsibilities

• Pick ripe cherries carefully from trees
• Carry and use picking buckets
• Handle fruit to minimise damage
• Meet daily harvest requirements efficiently
• Follow orchard safety procedures
• Work cooperatively across the orchard team

Requirements

• NZ citizenship, residency or valid NZ work visa
• Physical capability for standing, walking, reaching and carrying
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather
• Careful, consistent work habits
• Teamwork and willingness to follow instructions
• Availability throughout the December harvest
• $23.95 per hour
• Limited on-site accommodation for vans and tents
• Transport supplied between the two orchard properties when required