HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Before coming to the office, apply online at https://www.purepac.nz/join-our-team/seasonal-orchard-staff/ for the Cherry Picking role.

Step 2: Visit our office

📍 Pure Pac HR Office – 84 Felton Road, Cromwell 9384
🕘 9:00am, 27 December

We will verify your visa and then send job offers. Induction and hiring will be first come, first served and limited to 25 people on the day. Successful applicants will be inducted on 27 December and need to be available to start work on 28 December.

⚠️ Important notes:

• We do not have any accommodation or campsite spaces to offer, so please only attend if you can arrange your own accommodation. We will notify you if there is any accomodation spot available.

• Please attend only if you have a valid work/working holiday visa, or are a New Zealand Resident/Citizen.

• We do cluster picking, so there is a strong opportunity to earn well through performance (minimum wage applies).

As a Cherry Picker, you’ll be responsible for harvesting cherries to required quality and handling standards. This role suits people who enjoy working outdoors, moving all day, and challenging themselves to hit personal goals.

Skills & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

✅ Essential experience picking fruit in NZ cherry orchards or overseas (preferred but not complulsary)
✅ Confidence working on ladders (preferred)
✅ Strong physical fitness — able to shift ladders, carry 5kg+ buckets, and be on your feet all day
✅ Excellent attention to detail and hand–eye coordination
✅ Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with staff
✅ Motivation to smash daily personal picking goals!
✅ A positive team attitude in a multicultural environment
✅ Reliable, punctual, and committed
✅ Quick to learn new tasks and adapt
✅ Willingness to work early mornings when required

Job Requirement

⚠️ Applicants must not be colour blind, as cherry picking requires accurate colour judgement.

What We Offer

🍒 Competitive hourly pay in line with New Zealand employment law
🍒 End of Season Bonuses and good bucket bonus
🍒 Staff kitchen and bathroom facilities
🍒 Friendly, inclusive, and multicultural workplace
🍒 Opportunity to return each season
🍒 Valuable experience in the horticulture sector