Alexandra - Seasonal Bird Control 2025/2026
Alexandra
About the role
We employ a small team for bird control with the first team members starting in early / mid-November and the final team members joining in early December.
As a bird controller you are tasked with limiting crop damage from birds. We use a variety of methods including drones, gas guns, shooting, trapping, robots and driving around making noise. The bird control team operate on a roster with 6 days on and one day off - working on a 2 shift pattern: 6am-1:30pm and 1:30-9pm
We Offer:
- Payment by Hourly Rate
- We guarantee a minimum 35 hours of work per week.
- We offer Seasonal Fixed term agreements.
- We have a range of accommodation options on the orchard.
- We pay an end of season bonus, if you work until the end of our cherry export harvest season .
- We have a great team environment.
- You hold a current NZ Firearms license.
- You have experience operating quad bikes / 4 WD or motorbikes.
- You have the ability to work as part of a team.
- You enjoy working outside.
- You're self-motivated.
- You have a positive can-do attitude.
- You’re reliable and punctual.
If you like the sound of this role and would like to join a great team then please submit your application by clicking the “Apply now”.
We do require a CV as part of the recruitment process. Please make sure your CV is up to date and in English. We don't need anything formal or fancy - We only need your previous work experience, where it was, duties you performed and the time frames of the position.If you have undertaken any employment in NZ - please include all details of the employment in your CV.
Alexandra
ACCOMMODATION MANAGER WANTED – KEEP OUR CREW COMFORTABLE
Location:Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand
Season:Summer 25/26 (November - February)
Job Type:Casual, Seasonal Work
Are you confident, organised, and love working with people from all...
Alexandra
generally starts at 6.00am and daily hours are generally 7 - 9.5 hours although wet weather and crop maturity can interrupt work
• We offer a minimum of 32 hours per week.
• We offer seasonal fixed term employment agreements.
• We have a range...
Alexandra
About the role
Our cherry export season begins in early December and goes through until late January / early February, weather permitting.
Pickers use a 2.7 metre ladder to harvest the cherries - you are climbing up and down the ladder throughout...