⭐TEAM LEADER WANTED – SUPERVISE A PICKING CREW⭐

Location: Cromwell & surrounding areas, Central Otago, New Zealand
Season: Summer 25/26 (December - February)
Job Type: Casual, Seasonal Work

Looking to step up into a leadership role, gain hands-on management experience, and work with people from all over the world?
Become a Team Leader and be responsible for a cherry-picking crew. Gain practical leadership experience and work on your own leadership style as you guide and motivate your team.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you’ll guide a crew of 14+ pickers through each harvest day – supporting them to pick quality fruit, stay safe, and meet performance targets.

What the job involves:

• Managing your team to meet daily harvest goals

• Monitoring fruit quality and providing on-the-spot training

• Giving feedback to pickers to help them improve and stay on target

• Keeping accurate records such as timesheets

• Ensuring your team follows all Health & Safety procedures

• Supporting and motivating your team to perform their potential

• Early morning starts (between 6am-7am) – leaving your evenings free to relax

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who enjoys responsibility, can handle challenging situations and thrives in a people-focused role.

You are:

• A clear communicator – able to give updates and feedback, explain tasks and communicate effectively

• Calm under pressure and flexible in adapting plans & priorities as situations change

• Experienced in leading a team, OR you’re keen to gain leadership experience

• Empathetic and approachable – people naturally look to you for support

• Organised with a keen eye for detail

What You’ll Get

• 💵 Opportunity to earn good money

• 🎯 Weekly performance reviews with bonus opportunities

• 📱 Phone allowance for use of your personal phone

• 🎁 Performance bonus – rewarding those who stay the season with strong attendance and high performance

• 🚐 Free transport to and from the orchards

• 📚 Professional team leader training including a certificate

• 🌏 Work with people from all over the world

• 💬 Supportive environment that values initiative and communication

• 💪 Hands-on leadership experience to help you develop your own style

Join Us!

This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, gain short-term management experience and be part of a fun, fast-paced harvest season.
Apply now – these positions will fill up fast.

Lead from the front, support your crew, and enjoy a summer job that makes an impact. 🍒