Team Leader Cherry Harvest

Overview

TEAM LEADER WANTED – SUPERVISE A PICKING CREW

Location : Cromwell & surrounding areas, Central Otago, New Zealand Season : Summer 25 / 26 (December - February) Job Type : Casual, Seasonal Work

Looking to step up into a leadership role, gain hands-on management experience, and work with people from all over the world?

Become a Team Leader and be responsible for a cherry-picking crew.

Gain practical leadership experience and work on your own leadership style as you guide and motivate your team.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you'll guide a crew of 14+ pickers through each harvest day – supporting them to pick quality fruit, stay safe, and meet performance targets.

Managing your team to meet daily harvest goals

Monitoring fruit quality and providing on-the-spot training

Giving feedback to pickers to help them improve and stay on target

Keeping accurate records such as timesheets

Ensuring your team follows all Health & Safety procedures

Supporting and motivating your team to perform their potential

Early morning starts (between 6am – 7am) – leaving your evenings free to relax

What We're Looking For

You're someone who enjoys responsibility, can handle challenging situations and thrives in a people-focused role.

A clear communicator – able to give updates and feedback, explain tasks and communicate effectively

Calm under pressure and flexible in adapting plans & priorities as situations change

Experienced in leading a team, OR you're keen to gain leadership experience

Empathetic and approachable – people naturally look to you for support

Organised with a keen eye for detail

What You'll Get

Opportunity to earn good money

Weekly performance reviews with bonus opportunities

Phone allowance for use of your personal phone

Performance bonus – rewarding those who stay the season with strong attendance and high performance

Free transport to and from the orchards

Professional team leader training including a certificate

Work with people from all over the world

Supportive environment that values initiative and communication

Hands-on leadership experience to help you develop your own style

Join Us!

This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, gain short-term management experience and be part of a fun, fast-paced harvest season.

Apply now – these positions will fill up fast.

Lead from the front, support your crew, and enjoy a summer job that makes an impact.

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