Fruit Picking Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Oct 2026

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2x Senior Orchard Hands - Rosewood Orchards

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Napier-Hasting Based, in Hawkes Bay Region
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2x Permanent Fulltime Positions available

Exciting opportunity to be part of an established large scale orchard operation located in the Hawkes Bay region, based near Hasting-Napier.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Assistant Vine Manager

at Cultivate Collective Limited

This is a Full time job

Katikati, Bay of Plenty

$28 – $31 per hour

Weeekends off
Organic work environment
Small team, big impact

An assistant vine manager for a dedicated organic kiwifruit and avocado management company.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed fifteen days ago

Summer Kiwifruit Orchard worker

at Weskco Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

$24.50 – $26.46 per hour

Summer kiwifruit work in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty from October to February.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed one hour ago

Orchard Hand

at Whitehall Fruitpackers Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$26 – $34 per hour

Join our team as a kiwifruit orchardist and build a rewarding career in horticulture with full training and cadetship opportunities.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Orchard Workers - Seasonal

at Prospa Orchard Management Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Coromandel, Waikato

Looking to join a great team in the Coromandel region?
Have orchard experience and like working outdoors?
Looking for seasonal work opportunities that could lead to more?

Join a Growing Industry Leader: Orchard Worker Opportunity with Prospa! Prospa – Growing Orchards, Growing Careers, Growing Futures.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Seasonal Orchard Work - Thinning 2026

at Mr Apple NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$23.95 per hour

Earn money over summer with full-time seasonal work
Stay active outdoors and be part of a great team environment
Join New Zealand's largest apple growing and export business

Looking for full-time work over your school or university holidays?

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

2x Senior Orchard Hands - Rosewood Orchards

at FarmRight Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Meeanee, Hawkes Bay

Napier-Hasting Based, in Hawkes Bay Region
Start Now!!
2x Permanent Fulltime Positions available

Exciting opportunity to be part of an established large scale orchard operation located in the Hawkes Bay region, based near Hasting-Napier.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Glasshouse worker

at Raw & Fresh

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$24 – $28 per hour

harvesting and plant maintenance.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Assistant Vine Manager

at Cultivate Collective Limited

This is a Full time job

Katikati, Bay of Plenty

$28 – $31 per hour

Weeekends off
Organic work environment
Small team, big impact

An assistant vine manager for a dedicated organic kiwifruit and avocado management company.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Orchard Cadet

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $34 per hour (dep on exp)

Pukehina based
Join a world leading Kiwifruit business
High Standards, High Rewards

Grow a career in Horticulture with an industry leader where your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with career progression.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Summer Pruning - Ōpōtiki

at Seeka Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Full Training will be provided
Supportive team environment
Relaxed lifestyle in a quaint rural town

Looking for Orchard Workers for Summer Pruning in Ōpōtiki - Starting early October

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Fixed Term Counters & Thinners - CHB Apples

at Craigmore Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Ongaonga, Hawkes Bay

Sunny outdoor work in beautiful Central Hawkes Bay
Join a purpose-led team focused on sustainability
Opportunities to extend work through harvest season

Join our orchard team in Central Hawkes Bay as a Fruit Counter & Thinner, ensuring optimal fruit growth while enjoying stunning outdoor views.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Horticulture Assistant

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Prebbleton, Canterbury

$28 – $38 per hour depending on skills and exp

Ongoing, full-time work with predominantly Monday to Friday hours
Fast-paced, active role working inside grow houses and out of the weather
Stable, long-term opportunity with a supportive team

Fast-paced horticulture role in Prebbleton. Full-time, ongoing physical work in a grow house with varied duties and predominantly Monday-Friday hours

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Field Supervisor

at Kiwi Pollen Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

$28.33 per hour

This seasonal role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, motivating a team, and ensuring high-quality results for approx.. 3-weeks.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Nursery Worker

at Van Lier Nurseries Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riverhead, Auckland

Are you looking for an opportunity to work amongst beautiful cut flowers and to help run a successful processing team?

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Orchard Cadet

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Grow your career in Horticulture
Join a world leading Kiwifruit business
High Standards, High Rewards

Create and grow a career in Horticulture. Learn and develop your skills in a position where you can move into management once you've honed your skills

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Pick Packers - Immediate start

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26.10 - Paid weekly

Hornby & Rolleston location
Ongoing work
Reputable company

We are after some Pick packers to work within a dry store & cold store environment in Hornby and Rolleston

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Orchard Foreman & Orchard worker positions

at Taylor Corp

This is a Full time job

Waiohiki, Hawkes Bay

$25 – $35+ per hour

Great team environment, plenty of career progression opportunities!

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Full Time Storepersons - 3 Dayshifts Available

at MG Fresh Produce Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work for New Zealand's leading domestic and imported produce wholesaler
Enjoy the benefits of early dayshift hours
Be part of a vibrant, motivated and inclusive team

We currently have three full time storeperson vacancies at our busy distribution warehouse in Christchurch. Come and join the MG team!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Permanent Spray Operator/Orchard Hand - Gisborne

at Craigmore Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Patutahi, Gisborne

Relocation assistance + signing bonus for the right candidate.
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding horticultural company.
Hands-on role with diverse tasks and real impact on crop health.

Join Craigmore as a Spray Operator/Orchard Hand. Relocation assistance and a signing bonus available!

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Technical Assistant

at Apata Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty

Join the exciting and dynamic kiwifruit industry
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Great staff benefits incl Medical Insurance & Wellbeing incentives

Support the delivery of technical and extension programmes to kiwifruit growers.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Summer Pruning - Te Kaha

at Seeka Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Kaha, Bay of Plenty

Full Training will be provided
Supportive team environment
Relaxed lifestyle in a quaint rural town

Looking for Orchard Workers for Summer Pruning in Te Kaha - Starting early October

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Orchard Supervisor (Tauranga - Katikati)

at Apata Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Puna, Bay of Plenty

Earn while you learn in a growing industry, we encourage learning opportunities
Supportive team
Competitive remuneration & medical insurance

Experienced Orchard Supervisor to supervise teams and manage day-to-day operations at kiwifruit orchards in Bay of Plenty.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Production & Packaging/Post-Harvest Coordinator

at The Fresh Fruit Company Of New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Opportunity for career development
Continuous Improvement
Competitive renumeration

If you are proactive, analytical & enjoy solving problems/ enjoy horticulture, why not join Freshco as Production, Packaging/Post Harvest Coordinator

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Operations Lead - YAP Orchard, Turley Farms

at AgRecruit Human Resources

This is a Full time job

Rangitata, Canterbury

As per experience + relocation & accommodation

Lead people, productivity and daily orchard operations
Accommodation and relocation support available
Hort or farm production leadership experience required

Lead daily operations at YAP Orchard - Turley Farms. Manage teams, drive productivity. co-ordinate workflow.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Flower Quality Manager

at Kiwi Pollen Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

$32.41 per hour

Outdoor role, scouting orchards and reporting on the current picking suitability, plus auditing flower picking to ensure our standards are being met.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Orchard Supervisor

at Trinity Lands Ltd

This is a Full time job

Karaka, Auckland

Wage + Insurances.

Kiwifruit Supervisor Role

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Storeperson - Full Time

at MG Fresh Produce Group

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Be part of an awesome team culture!
Exciting and dynamic environment
Enjoy the benefits of early morning work

We are looking for a Full Time Storeperson to assist in our busy Dunedin Distribution Center. Come and join the MG team!!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago