Seasonal Agricultural Worker (Cherry & Apricot Picking)

Jerry's Cherries LimitedOrchard WorkerRoxburgh, Otago2d ago
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!!)
IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NZ OR HAVE YOUR TICKETS BOOKED WITH A VALID VISA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY
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 1-2 months of work.
We have 2 inductions starting 28 December, 4 Janurary going through to late Feburay early March
Working with us will pretty much guarantee you a 40+ 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!
Our season will run longer and be more reliable than working at a dedicated cherry orchard as we have multiple crops all being harvested over December Januray and Febuary. 1 big rain will not stop us from picking fruit.
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.
We have plenty of camp/van/bus sites availble
Look forward to hearing from you!
Job Requirements
Hard working, consistent, punctual and most importantly happy and positive!!

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