Seasonal opportunities
Looking to grow with us for a season?
The peak harvest period is when we are busiest, and at that time we’re looking for people who can help in a variety of ways, including fruit picking, forklift operating, packhouse and coolstore roles.
Plus we’ve got pathways into a permanent career in horticulture.
Peak seasons
November to June
Apples
Hastings
Nelson
June to January
Citrus
Kerikeri
December to March
Berries
Kerikeri
Hawke's Bay Overview
As one of the largest employers in the Hawke's Bay we have many seasonal and permanent roles, both on our orchards and in our packhouse. Our seasonal opportunities vary in length, from short term to more than six months. We can offer a role that suits you, plus you’ll gain valuable, solid experience in the horticulture industry.
Nelson Overview
With a large packhouse and orchard in Nelson and another nearby orchard in Riwaka, we have plenty of seasonal and permanent opportunities to offer. Our seasonal roles start in November, with a large intake in February, and finishes off around May.
Kerikeri Overview
Our Kerikeri team grow and harvest delicious berries and citrus. We have roles starting in November, December and January, ranging from eight weeks to six months. We’ll show you the ropes, on the job is training is provided. Plus we'll keep you fit, working outdoors with a great team.
FAQ
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Yes, we’re hiring SSE visa holders!
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Please submit your application online on our careers page. Once you’ve found a job that you’re interested in, please select ‘Apply’.
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After submitting your job application, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. Our Recruitment Team will then read through your application and respond either by phone or email. Please note for some roles we receive a high number of applications and it can take a few weeks for our team to respond.
A guide to joining the T&G whānau
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