Kiwifruit Pickers Needed

Page Views
0
at Good Crops (view profile)
Published 11/03/2026
Location Pukehina, New Zealand
Category Kiwifruit  
Job Type Need Staff Now  
Number of Roles Available 10
Start Date 2026/03/12
End Date 2026/05/15
Starting Rate Bin Rate (approx. $26 - $32 per bin, size dependent)
Job Benefits Accommodation

Description

Good Crops is a New Zealand family-owned business that has been developing and managing kiwifruit orchards for 25 years.

We operate across multiple sites from Opotiki to Te Puke during the harvest season. Harvest will run from approximately the 9th of March to the 15th of May.

Good Crops offers a positive team environment with supportive supervisors and well organised crews, and we are looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our harvest team!

Picking is an active outdoor role and workers are required to be:

  • Physically fit - Picking bags can weigh 15kg+ when full.
  • Flexible - Start and finish times can change due to weather and fruit maturity.
  • Able to follow instructions and work well within a team.
  • No previous experience required - All training will be provided.
  • MUST have own transport to and from picking sites.

Pay 

  • Fruit is picked in teams.
  • You will be paid per bin as a team
  • Starting rate: $26 - $32 per bin, size dependent

Van Parking Available 

  • Affordable Vehicle – based campsite  is available for staff travelling in cars or vans.

    Camp facilities include:

    • Bathrooms and hot showers
    • Kitchen
    • Communal spaces
    • Parking

    Cost: $70pp, per week

    How to apply 

    Apply by emailing: loren.lilley@goodcrops.co.nz

    Please include in your email:

    • Your full name.
    • Your current location and date you are available to start.
    • A copy of your passport.
    • Visa details and expiry (if applicable)
    • Whether you are travelling with others.
    • Any questions about the role or accomodation.

    Job Requirements

    Valid NZ working visa
    Personal transportation

 

Job Requirements

Valid NZ Working Visa
Personal transport