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 end of May. Or for 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.

Must be able to climb ladders for some positions, be physically fit, capable of carrying harvest bags. Experience preferred but not essential. Must have reliable transport. ABILITY TO PASS A DRUG TEST, BE CURRENTLY IN NZ WITH VALID WORK VISA.