Orchard Maintenance And Harvest
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Payment: $23.95 + onsite camping space Location: Roxburgh, Central Otago
Region: Otago/Queenstown/Wanaka Experience: No Experience Necessary

Prunus Orchards Ltd grows cherries across multiple orchards in Central Otago. 

We are seeking seasonal staff to assist with ORCHARD MAINTENANCE and HARVEST SUPPORT/PICKING at our Roxburgh Orchard blocks.

General orchard maintenance and development tasks include:

  • Hydralada work - raincovers and bird netting
  • Tree pruning
  • Tree training
  • Trellis/wirework maintenance
  • Net recovery
  • Irrigation maintenance
  • General orchard maintenance
  • Harvest roles; Supervising, Picking, Quad bike operating.

We welcome all levels of experience; full training will be provided.

Immediate start.

Applicants will need to be physically fit and available through to the beginning of February. 

You must also hold a current Working Holiday Visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Onsite camping space provided with basic kitchen and bathroom facilities.