Seasonal Jobs Available- Cranberry Harvest 2026

Looking for short-term work in late March & April?
Join our small team for the 2026 cranberry harvest!

We need up to 8 people to help wash, sort, and pack berries.

We love working with people who are curious and genuinely interested in cranberries. You’ll need to be dependable, self-motivated, and happy to fit in with a small group of friends and family. We’ll work around your needs if you work with us.

Short-term casual contract — you must be legally able to work in NZ

Questions and Applications- talk to Kate  + Apply with CV + email-cranberriesnz@gmail.com

We’d love to hear from you–  mistakes in your written English are not a problem for us.  We’re not too interested in applications with too much AI-generated content because it doesn’t help us get to know you. 

Send a CV and email telling us about you,  your  relevant experience and why you want this job. We’ll get in touch and  the next step will be to arrange a time for a visit,  zoom or teams call.  

  • When and where?   Cranberries Westland, Old Christchurch Road, Hokitika

Approx. March 20 – April 20

Casual contract,  weather – dependent work

15 minutes drive  from Hokitika – you’ll need transport. 

  • What’s the job?
  • Hand sorting berries at the sortingmachine (sitting and standing)
  • Winnowing, washing & drying berries
  • Packing berries into 10kg boxes and punnets
  • Lifting 10–15kg crates
  • Cleaning up and general harvest tasks
  • Indoor & outdoor work — we work on fine days!

 

Are you reliable, independent, and happy in a small team?
Good fitness & strong attention to quality
Positive and flexible attitude

No experience needed — training will be provided

This role will suit :

  • Travellers
  • Students
  • Looking for longer term work?  Come work with us while you’re looking. 
  • Locals keen to juggle a few weeks for extra income

 

What We Offer:
$25/hour + 8% holiday pay
Campervan parking & facilities available
Some hard work and good fun with a good crew in a great part of NZ

Still interested?   Contact Kate @  cranberriesnz@gmail.com

Washing Cranberries