Strawberry Picker

KiwiQuest; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Hourly bonuses

Job summary

KiwiQuest in the Waikato region is seeking reliable strawberry pickers to join a family farm for the season. Start around 6:30am and work about six hours daily, six days a week, outdoors in changing weather.

The role focuses on maintaining fruit quality, following instructions, and meeting performance expectations. You should have a strong back, good fitness, eyesight and colour recognition, plus reliable transport and accommodation.

Qualifications

• Strong back and good physical fitness for outdoor work.
• Good eyesight and colour recognition.
• Reliable, honest, and hardworking.
• Own reliable transport and accommodation.
• NZ work rights and commitment through the full season.

Responsibilities

• Pick strawberries while maintaining quality
• Work from approximately 6:30am for about six hours daily
• Work six days weekly with one rostered day off
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Commit through the end of December or early January
• Follow instructions and meet performance expectations

Skills

Physical fitness

Strong back

Reliable

Eyesight & colour recognition

Willing to learn

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.5 - 28.5/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 1/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 8/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Pick strawberries efficiently throughout the season on a family farm, maintaining fruit quality while working long outdoor shifts in changing weather.

Responsibilities

• Pick strawberries while maintaining quality
• Work from approximately 6:30am for about six hours daily
• Work six days weekly with one rostered day off
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Commit through the end of December or early January
• Follow instructions and meet performance expectations

Requirements

• Strong back and physical fitness
• Good eyesight and colour recognition
• Reliable, honest, and hardworking attitude
• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Own reliable transport and accommodation
• Valid New Zealand work rights
• Commitment to the full season
• NZD 23.50 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Performance bonuses of approximately NZD 2–5 or more per hour