Connecting Working Holiday Makers with Seasonal Jobs Quickly and Easily
We are NOT employers. Kiwi WorkConnect is a connection service that links working holiday makers with employers seeking seasonal workers. We facilitate introductions only - employment contracts are directly between workers and employers.
We bridge the gap between working holiday makers seeking seasonal work and employers needing reliable workers during peak seasons.
Our streamlined process quickly matches available workers with employers, reducing the time and hassle of traditional recruitment.
No complicated applications or lengthy processes. Register your details, and we'll handle the connections for you.
Are you planning a working holiday in New Zealand? Kiwi WorkConnect helps you find seasonal work in horticulture across New Zealand's beautiful regions.
Kiwi WorkConnect connects you with motivated working holiday makers ready to work in New Zealand's horticulture industry.
Per Person / Per Hour Sourced
Scenario: You need 5 workers for 40 hours per week, for 8 weeks
Calculation: 5 workers × 40 hours × 8 weeks × $1.05
Total Cost: $1,680 (one-time fee for the entire placement, capped at 40 hours per week per individual)
Terms: Our fee of $1.05/hr covers identifying and connecting you with qualified candidates. Payment is due when we provide candidate contact details, regardless of hiring outcomes. This is a connection service, not a placement guarantee.
Plan your working holiday around New Zealand's seasonal harvest calendar
New Zealand's diverse climate means different regions have different peak seasons for horticulture work. The busiest months overall are December through May (summer and autumn), but opportunities exist year-round depending on your location.
Main Produce: Avocados, citrus (oranges, mandarins), tamarillos, olives, macadamias, kumara
Peak Months: April May June July
Notes: Work available year-round, but highest demand in autumn/winter months.
Main Produce: Market gardens, vineyards, berries, subtropical fruit
Peak Months: December January February March
Notes: Summer harvest season with good opportunities near the city.
Main Produce: Blueberries, onions, potatoes, asparagus
Peak Months: January February
Other Opportunities: October November December
Notes: Summer is busiest, but some work available throughout the year.
Main Produce: Kiwifruit (80% of NZ's kiwifruit), avocados, feijoas
Peak Months: April May June July August
Other Opportunities: November December January
Notes: BEST region for finding work! Massive kiwifruit harvest creates very high demand for workers. Autumn to winter is the main season.
Main Produce: Apples (50%+ of NZ's apples), wine grapes, stone fruit (apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums), pears, squash, asparagus, pumpkin, olives, sweet corn, peas, tomatoes
Peak Months: February March April May June
Other Opportunities: November December
Notes: Widest variety of crops! Autumn is the main harvest season. Excellent opportunities throughout the year.
Main Produce: Apples, hops, berries, wine grapes
Peak Months: February March April
Notes: "Sunshine capital" of NZ. Strong apple and hop industries. Autumn harvest.
Main Produce: Wine grapes (NZ's premier wine region), sweet corn, olives
Peak Months: June July August
Other Opportunities: November December January
Notes: Famous Sauvignon Blanc region. Winter pruning and summer harvest. Great opportunity to work in wineries!
Main Produce: Cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, apples, wine grapes
Peak Months: November December January
Other Opportunities: April May
Notes: Premium stone fruit region. Summer harvest season. Close to Queenstown! Cherry picking December-February.
| Month | Best Regions | Main Crops | Demand Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Central Otago, Waikato, Auckland | Cherries, stone fruit, blueberries | High |
| February | Hawke's Bay, Nelson, Waikato, Central Otago | Apples, stone fruit, berries | High |
| March | Hawke's Bay, Nelson, Auckland | Apples, grapes, varied produce | Very High |
| April | Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Northland | Kiwifruit, apples, avocados | Very High |
| May | Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Northland | Kiwifruit, apples, citrus | Very High |
| June | Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Northland | Kiwifruit, grapes (pruning), citrus | High |
| July | Bay of Plenty, Northland, Marlborough | Kiwifruit, pruning, citrus | Moderate |
| August | Bay of Plenty, Marlborough | Late kiwifruit, pruning | Moderate |
| September | Waikato | Spring planting, early vegetables | Low |
| October | Waikato | Spring crops, thinning | Low |
| November | Central Otago, Waikato, Marlborough, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay | Early stone fruit, summer crops | Moderate |
| December | Central Otago, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Marlborough | Cherries, grapes, summer crops | High |
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Phone: +64 21 237 2596
Office: New Zealand