Employer listings
There is a variety of work on orchards, vineyards and packhouses throughout the year for all ages and skill levels.
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.
HJ Roberts Orchards
Summerfruit OrchardH&J Roberts Orchards and Fruit Stall operate in Earnscleugh, halfway between Alexandra and Clyde. The Roberts family first stepped foot onto Earnscleugh soil, in 1961 and the orchard has stayed a close family concern ever since.
Producing delicious apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums and pears, our packaging and trade name is ‘Southern Fresh’.
From late spring to early summer we hire casual contract staff for fruit thinning, picking and packing jobs.
Panmure Orchards
Cherries and StonefruitPanmure Orchards is a family orchard hidden in the hills of beautiful Central Otago, New Zealand. Originally started in 1952 by Murray Hiscock. Jeremy and his sister Jacqui are 6th generation orchardists who take pride in providing New Zealand with top quality fresh produce. Bridget, Jeremy’s wife runs the orchard staff and ensures only the best produce is handpicked. Once the fruit is picked it’s into the packhouse where Jacqui and her team complete post harvest compliance and package the fruit for same day dispatch for cherries and following day dispatch for nectarines ensuring that the freshest produce is up the road and waiting in a market near you
Sunfruit Ltd / PickMee
Apple, Pears and Stonefruit OrchardPickMee Fresh is the marketing arm of Sunfruit which owns and operates orchards in New Zealand with packing facilities on Irongate Road in Hasting, Hawkes Bay. The majority of supply is from our own orchards, but we also have a very loyal base of growers who enjoy being involved part of a small group who are totally involved in the "tree to table" philosophy.
Diana's Fruit
Varied OrchardIn the highlands of the Central North Island, nestled in a valley beneath the snow-capped Ruahine Ranges, is a beautiful Garden of Eden.
Kawhatau has a microclimate perfect for Peacharines and other wonderful fruit. Its season is the latest in New Zealand, meaning the complex flavours and fragrances have plenty of time to develop.
Please note :We are looking for staff early December and then Feb/March 2024.
45 South
Cherry Orchard & Packhouse45 South Cherries owns and manages over 300ha of orchards in the Cromwell area of Central Otago, NZ. Established in 1984, we're the leader in growing, picking, packing and distributing NZ's best cherry varieties. 45 South Cherries partners with the most skilled growers to ensure we offer the highest quality cherries for export.
Hortinvest
Orchard Seasonal EmployerWe are horticultural specialists. Our team's unique and specific experience in New Zealand horticulture spans all aspects of the cherry and apricot supply chain from orchard to packhouse and export customer relations.
Located in Central Otago, Hortinvest Ltd is a leading player at the forefront of growth in NZ's emerging and highly profitable cherry, apricot and horticulture industry.
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!
Cherri Global
Cherry OrchardsWe have plantings in both Hawke’s Bay and Otago for a longer supply window and mitigate risk from weather events, meaning that our customers can enjoy more cherries for longer.
All our cherries are hand-picked and packed locally with care, they must meet strict quality standards before achieving ‘Cherri™’ status, this ensures we meet our ‘premium’ promise.
Darlings Fruit
Fruit OrchardEach year we grow and harvest the best apples and pears, apricots, plums, peaches and nectarines.
Lake Roxburgh Orchard
Fruit OrchardLimited, on-site, shared accommodation is available for fruit pickers with use of communal bathroom and kitchen at minimal charge for our pickers.
Willowbrook Orchard
Fruit & BerriesThe Central Otago based orchard produces cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears and apples in several varieties for export as well as for sale at the Farmer's Market. Years of experience and a good eye for fruit perfection have taught John to produce quality fruit that is well sought after here and abroad.
Panmure Orchards Ltd
Fruit OrchardA family cherry and nectarine orchard hidden in the hills of Central Otago, New Zealand
Off Our Tree
Cherry OrchardWe sell fresh quality cherries from our gate and delivered door to door around New Zealand.
Jackson Orchards
Fruit OrchardsWe are a well-established orchard providing delicious fruit with many extras including orchard tours, cottage accommodation and the availability to pre-order cherries.
Mr Apple
Apple OrchardMr Apple is New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter, with 15 orchards and 4 Post Harvest facilities across Hawke’s Bay. We are proud to be part of Scales Corporation. After 120 years Scales has established itself as a market leader in agribusiness.
Matipou Orchards
Apple OrchardThe Matipou group, is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated fruit growing/packing company based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Strode Road Orchard Ltd
Family owned and operated Summer fruit orchardStrode Road Orchard is a family owned and operated Summer fruit orchard located in Earnscleugh, near Clyde, Central Otago. Its Cold winters and hot summers provide the perfect conditions for growing all the Stonefruits, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Plums and Nectarines.
Cherry Corp
Cherry OrchardNew Zealand Cherry Corp grew out of a 40-year friendship and partnership between Bob Robertson and Henry van der Velden and their families. It now owns the largest netted cherry orchard in New Zealand and has been involved in growing, picking and exporting cherries since 2005.
Tarras Cherry Corp
Cherry orchardHidden Valley orchard is nestled deep within Ardgour Valley, one of the sunniest in New Zealand. In summer the orchard is laden with delightfully sweet cherries which are ripened under the sun and hand-picked with care.
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)