Fruit Picker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Roxburgh; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contributions

Accommodation or camp

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Central Otago near Roxburgh is seeking seasonal orchard workers to pick and pack cherries, apricots and other fruit.

The role offers variable hours and possible accommodation, with pay from NZD 23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay and contract picking rates up to NZD 38 per hour. Work involves handling cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums, with opportunities for accommodation or camp, van and bus sites depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and energy for orchard work.
• Reliable, consistent and punctual work ethic.
• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Valid New Zealand work rights, IRD number and New Zealand bank account.
• Ladder or horticultural experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Picking cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums
• Packing harvested fruit
• Adapting to varied orchard tasks and weather conditions
• Working approximately 30 to 60 hours per week as crop demand changes

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Positive attitude

Adaptability

NZ work rights

IRD number

New Zealand bank account

Ladder experience

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 38.0/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Seasonal orchard work picking and packing cherries, apricots and other fruit in Central Otago, with variable hours and possible accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Picking cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums
• Packing harvested fruit
• Adapting to varied orchard tasks and weather conditions
• Working approximately 30 to 60 hours per week as crop demand changes

Requirements

• Physical fitness and energy for orchard work
• Reliable, consistent and punctual work ethic
• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to change
• Valid New Zealand work rights, IRD number and New Zealand bank account
• Ladder or horticultural experience is preferable but not essential
• Starting pay of NZD 23.95 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Contract picking rates can reach approximately NZD 38 per hour
• KiwiSaver contributions
• Accommodation or camp, van and bus sites may be available
• Bucket/bin rate and end-of-season bonuses