Employer listings
There is a variety of work on orchards, vineyards and packhouses throughout the year for all ages and skill levels.
Sarita Orchard
Cherry OrchardFriendly, small cherry orchard located close to Cromwell. Sarita Orchard only produces cherries. These are harvested and packed between 10th December - 28th January. This is the only period that we requires additional assistance on the orchard. Recruiting pickers and packers for December and January.
Pure Pac
Cherry OrchardJoin our team! We employ up to 70 people in our packhouse and 150+ on the orchards.
Work starts around mid-December and ends late January.
We have jobs for the following:
- pickers
- bucket assistants
- packhouse grading or box making
Central Pac
Cherry OrchardA friendly and social working environment where people have the opportunity to have an adventure in Central Otago while earning great pay.
We have over 400 seasonal staff and have jobs suitable for everyone.
Recruiting now for orchard roles and registering interest for 2023/24 Cherry season.
Leaning Rock Cherries
Cherry and Stonefruit OrchardWe are a cherry and stonefruit orchard situated 5km from Alexandra. We pride ourselves on a family friendly atmosphere that produces quality produce while looking after our staff to the highest degree.
Remarkable Orchard
Summerfruit & Apple OrchardRemarkable Orchards is a family run operation that aims to produce quality fruit in a manner that is both sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Work commences mid October - until April
CAJ
Apple OrchardCAJ is a successful family owned pipfruit business in Central Otago, New Zealand, known for growing premium apples, which are exported to over 60 countries across the globe.
We believe that people are our biggest asset and focus on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.
Camelot
Fresh Fruit CompanyHere at Camelot we provide a number of services to all growers and fruit people; from harvest advice through to packing, pick gangs, maturity monitoring and exporting fruit overseas. We have it all!
3 Kings
Cherry Orchard3 Kings Cherries produce some of New Zealand’s highest premium quality cherries in the world. Available domestically and for export, 3 Kings Cherries are steeped in growing heritage and prestige.
Fairview Orchard
Summerfruit and Apple OrchardWe are a small family run orchard growing Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines & Apples. We are a diverse orchard with a number of positions available throughout our season (October through to end April):
- Retail Fruit Shop Assistants
- Thinning & Picking Fruit
- Packhouse Positions
- Distillery Assistant (making alcohol from fruit)