Cherry Packhouse Team Members – Summer Seasonal Work
| Published | 12/11/2026 |
| Location | 57 Phillips Road, Lindis Valley 9383, Tarras, New Zealand |
| Category | Stonefruit (including Cherries) |
| Job Type | Need Staff Now |
| Number of Roles Available | 5 |
| Start Date | 2026/12/18 |
| End Date | 2027/01/31 |
| Starting Rate | $24 per hour |
| Job Benefits | Free Wifi |
Description

Cherry Partners LP is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Packhouse Team Members to join our team for the upcoming cherry harvest and packing season. 🍒
Job Description
🍒Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cartons, liners and packaging materials.
- Grade and inspect cherries to ensure quality standards are met.
- Pack, label and secure cartons for local and export markets.
- Assist with moving packaging supplies and stacking completed boxes.
- Work alongside team members to maintain smooth production.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
- Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised.
- Assist with other packhouse duties as required.
- Prepare cartons, liners and packaging materials.
- Grade and inspect cherries to ensure quality standards are met.
- Pack, label and secure cartons for local and export markets.
- Assist with moving packaging supplies and stacking completed boxes.
- Work alongside team members to maintain smooth production.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
- Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised.
- Assist with other packhouse duties as required.
🍒Key Skills & Attributes
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically fit and happy to stand for extended periods.
- Flexible to work varying shifts, weekends and extended hours during peak season.
- Previous packhouse experience is an advantage but not essential.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically fit and happy to stand for extended periods.
- Flexible to work varying shifts, weekends and extended hours during peak season.
- Previous packhouse experience is an advantage but not essential.
🍒Why Join Cherry Partners?
- Full training and support provided.
- Friendly and team focused working environment.
- Great opportunity for summer seasonal employment.
- Gain valuable experience in the horticulture and export industry.
- Be part of producing premium New Zealand cherries for local and international markets.
- Full training and support provided.
- Friendly and team focused working environment.
- Great opportunity for summer seasonal employment.
- Gain valuable experience in the horticulture and export industry.
- Be part of producing premium New Zealand cherries for local and international markets.
📍 Location: Tarras, Cromwell, Central Otago
📅 Start Date: Mid December 2026 (subject to harvest commencement)
📅 End Date: End January/Early February
⏰ Hours: Seasonal Casual shifts and hours with flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak harvest period
📅 Start Date: Mid December 2026 (subject to harvest commencement)
📅 End Date: End January/Early February
⏰ Hours: Seasonal Casual shifts and hours with flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak harvest period
Job Requirements
Must have reliable transport to work.
