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Join our team! We employ up to 70 people in our packhouse and 150+ on the orchards.

 Work starts around mid-December and ends late January.

 We have jobs for the following:

• pickers
• bucket assistants
• packhouse grading or box making

A friendly and social working environment where people have the opportunity to have an adventure in Central Otago while earning great pay. 

We have over 400 seasonal staff and have jobs suitable for everyone. 

Recruiting now for orchard roles and registering interest for 2023/24 Cherry season.

Remarkable Orchards is a family run operation that aims to produce quality fruit in a manner that is both sustainable and environmentally responsible. 

Work commences mid October - until April

We are horticultural specialists. Our team's unique and specific experience in New Zealand horticulture spans all aspects of the cherry and apricot supply chain from orchard to packhouse and export customer relations.

Located in Central Otago, Hortinvest Ltd is a leading player at the forefront of growth in NZ's emerging and highly profitable cherry, apricot and horticulture industry.

We have plantings in both Hawke’s Bay and Otago for a longer supply window and mitigate risk from weather events, meaning that our customers can enjoy more cherries for longer.

All our cherries are hand-picked and packed locally with care, they must meet strict quality standards before achieving ‘Cherri™’ status, this ensures we meet our ‘premium’ promise.

Hidden Valley orchard is nestled deep within Ardgour Valley, one of the sunniest in New Zealand. In summer the orchard is laden with delightfully sweet cherries which are ripened under the sun and hand-picked with care.