About us: Central Cherry Orchard LP is a young orchard, which was established 2019, in a beautiful part of Central Otago, just 5 minutes from Alexandra. We grow only cherries. With 90% of our being able to be picked from ground level. Then the other 10% requiring the use of our short ladders.

Position Overview: As a cherry picker, you will be working outside in the orchard. Harvesting cherries by hand into buckets. This is a physical job which requires good stamina, and attention to fruit quality.

Start Dates:

We are looking for 20 pickers to harvest our main varieties which will start on the 5th of January.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Pick ripe cherries carefully by hand.
• Fill buckets efficiently and accurately according to quality standards.
• Follow hygiene and safety rules while handling cherries.
• Work efficiently to meet targets and deadlines by the end of the day while maintaining quality.

Skills & Requirements: 

• Valid work visa or eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Be physically fit and able to stand, walk, reach and lift buckets each day.
• Previous fruit picking and ladder experience.
• On time, reliable, willing, and available to work required days.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Follow health and safety rules and orchard policies.

Working Conditions:

• Outside orchard work (weather dependent)
• Early starts (approx. 8 hours days)
• Closed toe shoes (appropriate footwear is a must)

What We Offer:

• Friendly and vibrant work environment.
• Competitive and incentivised piece rates.
• Transport to and from the orchard if necessary.
• Off site accommodation available. First in first serve, with limited shared cabins, tent and powered sites.

Please use this link to access the job application on PICMI

cherry picker PICMI Application

Valid work visa, or eligible to work in New Zealand.