Kiwiberry Picker
| Published | 04/02/2026 |
| Location | Motueka, New Zealand |
| Category | Berries |
| Job Type | Need Staff Soon |
| Number of Roles Available | 8 |
| Start Date | 2026/02/20 |
| End Date | 2026/03/02 |
| Starting Rate | 23.50 |
| Job Benefits | End of season bonuses |
Description
Pickers required for kiwiberries.
Kiwiberries grow on vines like kiwifruit but are the size of large grapes.
Picking is a physically demanding job, so we require people that are happy to put in the hard work and deliver good quality!
- Your arms are above your head all day.
- Picking bucket ~5kg
- Must be physically fit & active.
- Have Excellent attention to detail and hand–eye coordination
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with staff
- Motivation to smash daily personal picking goals!
- Reliable, punctual, and committed
Due to the nature of the work, you must be between 165cm - 185cm, this ensures that you can work comfortably under the canopy. Work is in a team of 8 with a bucket runner.
The season is short and intense only lasting around 7 days.
Start date is dependent on fruit maturity but expecting to start around the 20th Feb.
Pay Rate; Paid on piece rate $1.15/Kg with a $0.10/Kg if the season is finished. Previous pickers have earnt between $27-$52 /hr including bonuses and holiday pay.
Previous fruit picking experience is preferred
The orchard is 12km from Motueka therefore personal transport is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
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You MUST apply via our form: https://forms.gle/Ckx6JPD7u2g4ynaq7
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You must be NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa to be able to apply for this position, and be in New Zealand.
Job Requirements
Physically fit, over 1.65m tall, attention to detail, and hand eye coordination
