Top 5 Websites For Finding An Apple Picking Job In New Zealand
Way back in February this year, we wrote about apple-picking opportunities in New Zealand. The response was huge, so we’ve decided to follow it up with more information for all of you job-hunting backpackers out there.
Fruit-picking is a popular way for backpackers to earn some travelling cash. You don’t generally have to have a degree or experience, and you get the benefits of working in the great outdoors, rather than sitting behind a stuffy office desk.
Finding jobs isn’t that hard. Many hostels have noticeboards on which farms can and do post requests for fruit-pickers, so if you’re there already, that’s a good place to start.
Going online is an even better way to find what you’re after. We’ve had a good ol’ look around, and these here below are our top five websites dedicated to seasonal work (with an emphasis on New Zealand):
- seasonaljobs.co.nz – good place to find seasonal and hospitality jobs throughout New Zealand. Browse the postings for jobs in your area and leave your own free message on the noticeboard. Well set out site.
- seasonalwork.co.nz -listings of available jobs on the New Zealand ‘harvest trail‘. Listings provide details of employer, job-type (apple-picking/fruit-picking etc) and area or you can search for something specific by region and job type.
- pickingjobs.com – international site providing extensive job list for fruit-picking jobs around the world. Various results for Australasia (including New Zealand). Good advice for backpackers who’ve not picked fruit before.
- backpackerboard.co.nz – noticeboard for jobs currently on offer in New Zealand. Also provide free advice on obtaining a Working Holiday Visa.
- workinnz.co.nz – apple-picking opportunities in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Limited to jobs offered by Mr Apple, the country’s ‘largest grower, packer and exporter of apples’.
Related stories:
Apple-Picking In New Zealand: Instant Jobs For Backpackers
Useful (related) travel resources for backpackers:
Hostels in New Zealand – find and book your hostel in New Zealand online.
NewZealand.com – travel info for the region
WWOOF – World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
Posted in Destinations, Travel Tips & Planning, Working Holidays
December 11, 2007 at 11:21 pm
I have a very good number of friends that are interested with your seasonal jobs, like fruit picking etc..
Please do contact me and I’ll send their personal details.
Thanks
CTito
March 24, 2008 at 11:21 am
I would like to apply in your fruit picking jobs. please email me on how to apply for such work
April 8, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Hi.. I am Bart,28 years old from the Philippines..A graduate of Bachelor Of Science in Forestry..Able to wOrk hard and love to work in fields..I am very much interested to apply as an apple picker either in Autralia or in New Zealand..Please help,and give me more information regarding with this job opportunities.,my em.add.. ton_bart2001@yahoo.com. ..or contact my #.. 09283689726…God Bless and more power..!!
April 13, 2008 at 7:34 am
hi… I am michelle, 30 years old from the Philippines. I heard New Zealand is a very lovely place. I hope i can find picking jobs in your country. I am very mcuh interested. I hope you can help me. You can contact me in this #09183605732. I will appreciate it very much. Thank you and God bless…
April 17, 2008 at 9:29 am
Hi! I am jay-ar 23 years old from the Philippines graduated of Bachelor Of Science in education Able to wOrk hard and love to work in fields..I am very much interested to apply as an apple picker either in Autralia or in New Zealand..Please help,and give me more information regarding with this job opportunities.,my em.add.. jayar_cool2000@yahoo.com
May 12, 2008 at 4:25 am
hi! madam and sir, im gloria 43 yrs old ,surigao city im so much interested to work there,,, new zealand as a fruit picker,, pls..contact my email add ladyglor_65 @yahoo .com
im hoping and waiting ur reply…thank you!
June 2, 2008 at 9:37 am
I would like to apply in your fruit picking jobs. please email me on how to apply for such work. jadedme33@yahoo.com
June 16, 2008 at 3:22 am
Hello everybody.Can u please help me to apply to australia as a apple picking job.Thanks and Best Regard Arnel
June 26, 2008 at 7:12 am
Hi, sir/madam, Im mark, 25 yrs old. i would to apply in your fruit picking job if any available. please email where to apply such job. MJC010305@HOTMAIL>COM.
July 2, 2008 at 5:43 am
I am Roshni-28 years old from Fiji.I’m Able to work hard and I am very much interested to apply as an apple picker either in Autralia or in New Zealand..Please help,and give me more information regarding with this job opportunities.,my email address- latarosh_4@yahoo.com.fj