Seasonal Agricultural Worker (Cherry & Apricot Picking), Roxburgh
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Hiring for Jerry's Cherries Limited

Seasonal Agricultural Worker (Cherry & Apricot Picking)

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Seasonal

Starting at $23 .95/hr

Roxburgh

Job Description

We need 2 More people to start ASAP are in or around Roxburgh wanting work call me now 0277121161. (also see below for our future intakes if your travelling this summer!!)

Congradulations you have found the best place to pick fruit in Central Otago.


From cherries to apricots, nectarines, peaches and finishing off with plums.  There will be plenty of picking and packing employment opportunities at Jerry's Cherries (Fairview orchard).  These positions will be with variety so if you can adapt well to change this may be the place for you!


Come join the one of the only orchards in New Zealand with an operational Distillery.  Help grow the best fruit in the world for the NZ market and see how we turn “less than perfect fruit” into some of our delightful fruit schnapps, cider & gin.


We are looking for employees; reliable and dynamic people committed for about 2 or 3 months of work We have 4 inductions starting 15 November, 5 December, 28 December 4 Janurary


Working with us will pretty much guarantee you a 30 hour working week (in the slow times) and as many as 60 in the busy times!  (And by the look of the massive crop these will be the busy times!!)   Our pay rates start at $23.95/hr + 8% holiday pay as you go + kiwisaver contributions, however if you are fast, reliable and easy going this may be increased.  We pick a lot of our crops on contract rates with some of our staff from last season earning as much as $38/hr on the good days!


Ladder or horticultural experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.  Fit, energetic & enthusiastic???  Does this sound like you?  Give Jerry a call to join our delightful team!


Call or email for more details.  0277121161.  All work subject to our friend the weather.  Kiwis, NZ Citizenship or Valid Working Visa, IRD & NZ Bank Account required.


Accommodation may also be available - we have limited rooms but unlimited camp/van/bus sites.


I highly recommend calling me as these positions are usually filled quickly - be one of the first callers…


Look forward to hearing from you!

Desired Hard Skills

  • Packing
  • Fruit Picking
  • Horticultural Experience
  • Ladder Experience

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Enthusiasm
  • Physical Fitness

Additional Compensation

  • Kiwisaver Contributions
  • Holiday Pay
  • Contract Rates

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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