Cherry Pickers

A Central Otago Stonefruit Orchard is looking for Cherry Pickers to join our team for the 2024-25 season.

This role will go from the week of the 9th of December to the week of the 20th of January, working up to 6-day weeks (depending on weather). The average workday is from 6:30 am to 3 pm. This role can earn bonuses if meeting the required bucket rate.

* Applications will only be accepted from New Zealand Citizens/Residents, and People who hold a valid work visa & are already in New Zealand*

We ideally would like someone who:

Has experience of picking cherries on other orchards.
Ladder Confident.
Able to carry picking buckets around 5kg+.
Able to work on their feet all day.
Work in the extreme weather of Central Otago.
Ability to communicate effectively with all staff members.
Proficient in spoken English.
Desire to work efficiently and to the best of their ability's.
Have a good level of fitness.
Highly motivated, adaptable person who is willing to work early mornings and weekend work where required.
Be able to perform laborious tasks repeatedly (involves lifting, bending, etc.)
Works well in a team environment and works well independently.
Able to pick up skills quickly.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.



Accommodation is available on request but very limited. We have a site for tents and campervans, and Cabins.

Please place your applications onto the mcintoshorchard.co.nz/jobs/apply.html website with all information about yourself, relevant experience, if you need accommodation or a place to put your campsite, and your entitlement to work in New Zealand.
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