Job Description

About us

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import, and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.

Hinton’s Orchard is based in Alexandra and spans 120 hectares, one of New Zealand’s largest stonefruit orchards. Hinton's is a long-standing fruit growing business known for producing premium cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, and peacharines for consumers in New Zealand and across Asia.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for energetic and reliable Cherry Bucket Runners to join our team for the upcoming cherry harvest season.

This is a fast-paced and physically demanding role that plays a critical part in ensuring quality fruit moves efficiently from our pickers to the packhouse. Working closely with supervisors and harvest teams, you'll help keep the harvest running smoothly while maintaining accurate harvest records.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a quad bike daily throughout the orchard
• Supply empty buckets to pickers and collect full buckets
• Scan and record harvested buckets using a mobile device
• Transport and unload harvested fruit ready for collection
• Support efficient harvest operations while maintaining fruit quality

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A Full or Restricted New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors all day
• Confidence learning and using mobile technology
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak harvest periods

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Orchard or horticulture experience
• Experience operating machinery or quad bikes
• Knowledge of orchard equipment and basic maintenance

Why Join Us?

🍒 Be part of a busy and exciting cherry harvest season

🌄 Work outdoors in beautiful Central Otago

🤝 Join a supportive team environment

📈 Gain valuable horticulture and harvest experience

🚜 Take on a varied role that is critical to harvest success

Apply Now

If you're a fast learner, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you !!

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.