Seasonal Orchard Worker – Cherry Harvesting
| Published | 25/01/2026 |
| Location | Cromwell, New Zealand |
| Category | Stonefruit (including Cherries) |
| Job Type | Need Staff Now |
| Number of Roles Available | 5 |
| Start Date | 2026/01/26 |
| End Date | 2026/02/10 |
| Starting Rate | $23.50 minimum - piece rate paid |
| Job Benefits | Accommodation, Transport, End of season bonuses, Free Wifi |
Description
Suncrest Orchard is looking for a few people to join our team until the end of the export cherry picking season.
Start is as soon as possible and the work will go for 2-3 weeks weather dependent.
Payment is performance-based. Rates can vary with variety, growing system, rain damage and the type of picking required (for example, bunch picking, colour picking or singulation). Motivated pickers can earn well in excess of the minimum wage.
We pay an End of Season Bonus to eligible cherry pickers who work until the end of our cherry export season.
Work generally starts at 6.00am and daily hours are generally 7-9 hours although work can be interrupted by weather and crop maturity.
We guarantee a minimum of 32 hours of work per week. We are able to assist with accommodation.
Job Requirements
You need to be self-motivated and have a good attitude. Your fitness level will enable you to climb up & down a 2.7m ladder and carry a ladder between blocks. You also need to be comfortable working outdoors in both cool and hot conditions.