Harvest Workers – Apples

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at Pick Hawkes Bay (view profile)
Published 16/02/2026
Location Hastings, New Zealand
Category Apples and Pears  
Job Type Need Staff Now  
Number of Roles Available 10
Start Date 2026/02/23
End Date 2026/05/10
Starting Rate $23.50

Description

The job description: Picking work is available from now and requires workers to carefully select and pick fruit at the optimum maturity with fruit from each tree harvested. Sometimes, multiple times over the course of the season. Workers will be trained in all aspects of the tasks so no experience is necessary, although preferred. Work can be demanding- working at heights either on ladders or platforms and during picking generally requires workers to fill and carry bags filled with harvested fruit.

Although physically demanding some work will be done on a self-driving platform ( Hydralada) taking away the need for ladders and picking bags. Picking work is from now to the beginning of May. Or for NZ permanent residents, someone that feels orchard work suits them after the apple / stone fruit / Berry harvest a permanent job involving all aspects of the orchard is a possibility.

The person: We are looking for anyone wanting an outdoor experience over summer while they search for new horizons or someone looking for a taste of an orchard career to see if it is for them. The work can be physically demanding shifting ladders, working at heights on ladders, carrying bags full of apples and in the heat of the day so workers must be physically able.

Job Requirements

Must be currently in NZ with valid work visa, able to commit for at 3 months, have own transport.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NZ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
CV and cover photograph where possible would be appreciated.

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