Cherry Picker
| Published | 06/11/2026 |
| Location | Roxburgh East, New Zealand |
| Category | Stonefruit (including Cherries) |
| Job Type | Expressions of Interest |
| Number of Roles Available | 20 |
| Start Date | 2027/01/03 |
| End Date | 2027/02/04 |
| Starting Rate | $23.95/hr or piece rates + 8% holiday pay |
| Job Benefits | Accommodation, Transport, Bucket/bin rate bonuses |
Description
🍒 Join our picking team 🍒
We are a large orchard based in Roxburgh, Central Otago, looking for fit, energetic and motivated people to join our harvest team.
As a cherry picker, you'll be working outdoors, handpicking cherries directly from the trees and carefully placing them into picking buckets. When full, each bucket weighs approximately 5kg, so a good level of fitness, stamina and attention to detail is important.
💰 Great Earning Potential!
We pay on piece rates, which means the more you pick, the more you earn!
Cherry picking is a great opportunity to earn good money over a short period of time. We welcome first-time pickers and will work alongside you to help improve your picking speed and technique. By the end of the season, you'll be picking like a pro!
- Good pickers can earn up to $250–$300+ per day.
- Additional money can be earned through random bonuses throughout the season.
- Training and support are provided to help you improve.
With over one-third of our cherry crop grown under rain covers, you can look forward to a great harvest season!
🏕️ Accommodation & Transport
We have accommodation and transport options available, including:
- Dorm-style beds
- Tent sites
- Van sites
- Shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.
A daily van service is available, leaving from the main street of Roxburgh, just a 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
🍒 Ready for a Summer Adventure?
If you're fit, hardworking and keen to earn some good money while being part of a fun harvest team, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information or get in touch with us or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
📧 Email: gslorchard@nzg.co.nz
Apply To: https://jobs.agrismart.co.nz/jobs/1149
⚠️ Important – Work Eligibility
Please note that only applicants who are New Zealand citizens, New Zealand residents or hold a valid Working Holiday Visa will be considered.
We do not offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Job Requirements
Must not be afraid of heights, as cherry picking may involves working on picking on ladders at varying heights.