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Seasonal Cherry Pickers
Job summary
A leading cherry exporter in New Zealand is looking for enthusiastic cherry pickers for the 2025/26 season in Cromwell. Responsibilities include hand-picking cherries and meeting quality standards. Candidates need a valid NZ Work Visa and should be physically capable of lifting. The job offers competitive hourly pay, bonuses, and accommodation options.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Valid NZ Work Visa is required.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Experience in fruit picking is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Hand-pick ripe cherries to meet strict quality standards.
- Fill buckets efficiently and accurately.
- Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene protocols.
Skills
Join the 45 South harvest team for the 2025/26 cherry season in vibrant Cromwell, Central Otago – New Zealand’s cherry capital! 45 South Management Ltd, one of New Zealand’s leading cherry exporters, is seeking 150+ enthusiastic cherry pickers to start in late December 2025 and early January 2026.
- Hand-pick ripe cherries to meet strict quality standards
- Fill buckets efficiently and accurately
- Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene protocols
- Work diligently to meet daily targets while maintaining fruit quality
- Valid NZ Work Visa (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
- Physically capable of climbing ladders, bending, and lifting
- Experience with ladders or fruit picking (cherry picking experience a plus)
- Reliable, motivated, and committed to completing the full harvest season
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Compliance with health, safety, and orchard policies
- Outdoor work in varying summer weather (we cannot pick during rain)
- Early morning shifts, leaving late afternoons free to enjoy Central Otago’s summer
- Closed-toe shoes and sun-protective clothing required
- A supportive, reputable employer known for valuing seasonal workers
- Competitive hourly pay plus daily production bonuses
- Performance and loyalty bonus for staying the full season
- Accommodation options (campsites and beds) available
Be part of an exciting harvest season with 45 South Cherries. Apply now to secure your spot and enjoy a rewarding summer in stunning Central Otago!
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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