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Check out these great seasonal jobs available right now!

Latest vacancies

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Jobs available by region

Northland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Hawke's Bay
Wairarapa
Nelson
Marlborough
Central Otago



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Northland Waikato Bay of Plenty Hawkes Bay Wairarapa Nelson Marlborough Otago

Northland

There are no vacancies in Northland over the next two months.

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Waikato

Seasonal work opportunities will be available in the following areas - apple pruning, kiwifruit pruning, blueberry pruning.  If you are in the region, and already have experience in any of these jobs, make an appointment by telephone to visit our office, or register your interest on the Home page and we will contact you if we have jobs available.


Bay of Plenty

There is a very high need for workers in the Bay of Plenty from April to August. There are still many jobs available in September, and again from November to January. Most people are employed to work with kiwifruit.

Hawke's Bay

29 April 2010

The harvest is winding up here in Hawke's Bay so we are now reducing our office hours.
We expect vacancies again in June for grape and apple pruning so if you are experienced or ready to learn and work in the outdoors over Winter, make sure you register your interest on the homepage of this website.

Visit our office


If you are in Hawke’s Bay you can come into our office between 9am and 12pm Monday to Friday. We can help you get an IRD number within 48 hours and provide a list of Private Accommodation Providers (as well as Backpackers) if you are looking for somewhere to stay.

Phone, Text or Email us

You can phone on 0800 742 569 (Option 4) or text to 021 2161301 or email hawkesbay@picknz.co.nz with inquiries.

Kind Regards
Marya Hopman and Christa van Staden

Wairarapa

One of local vineyard contractors has vacancies for a few people from mid February up until harvest.

Nelson

The Nelson office is currently closed and expecting to re-open in early November.

If you are a New Zealander looking for work please contact the local Work and Income office.

Marlborough

Marlborough region has a low labour requirement at this time of the year. Please contact the office before travelling to Blenheim. The region will have a demand for labour in June for winter pruning of the vineyards.

Central Otago

The Grape and Apple Harvests are now over in our region.

Pruning has begun and we now only have limited job vacancies in the orchards and vineyards.  We suggest you contact us prior to travelling to Central Otago for updates on job availability. 

If you are in Central Otago please visit our office between 9am and 4pm to register your name, and we will contact you when we have jobs available.
Please also see our new Facebook Page - Seasonal Solutions Co-Op Ltd - become a Friend and keep up to date with work availability in our region!

HOW DO I GET A JOB IN CENTRAL OTAGO?
  • Please contact our office by telephone or email for up to date information on work availability - 03 4402028 or centralotago@picknz.co.nz
  • If you are in this region please visit our office to register your name - 67 Tarbert Street, Alexandra
  • If you are not in this region we will give you information about when work will be available
  • We will endeavour to give you the best information possible at the time, so you are able to make a decision on your travel plans in New Zealand
  • We are unable to place you into a job until we have met and registered you at our office
  • We cannot hold a job for you until you arrive in Central Otago, and we cannot guarantee you a job once you arrive
  • We can assist you with IRD number applications, and have a number for you within 24 hours
  • We have a Licenced Immigration Adviser onsite who can assist with all Temporary Entry Work/Visitor/Student Permit applications
SSE WORK PERMITS

There are currently no SSE places available. SSE Work Permits are not being approved at this time. People who already hold an SSE Work Permit may continue to work in Central Otago for SSE Approved Employers only.