Harvester / Mushroom Picker

We are seeking Harvesters for permanent work at our busy indoor shelf farm based in Hornby. Meadow Mushrooms are the leading producer of mushrooms in NZ and are a thriving business with strong family values. We have a team of close to 500 people from within the Canterbury region. We are a diverse workforce with people from many different cultures.


As a market leader with a strong reputation for excellence and sustainability you will notice a difference. Be part of a business that offers state of the art technology along with a passionate workforce to deliver quality mushrooms to major retailers across NZ. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to be part of a company that champions the success of its people.


Our Harvesters are responsible for hand picking and sorting mushrooms into appropriate grades.

The Opportunity:

Full training provided
Permanent Harvester position
7am start time
Wednesday - Sunday OR Friday - Tuesday
Finish times vary as per daily production requirements - work is until daily duties are completed
Base hourly rate + bonus - influence your take home pay!
Hourly bonus payments for kg picked above set targets
The Role:

Picking and sorting mushrooms into appropriate grades
Fast and efficient hand work, with an eye for detail
Working on your feet all day
Complying with food safety requirements
Working in a production environment
Working at heights and operating a lorry/lift
You Will Have:

A positive attitude to Health and Safety / Food Safety
Ability to lift 15kgs
Physically fit
Ability work as part of a team
Good communication skills. A reasonable level of English is required
High motivation to meet individual, team and company targets around quality and pick rate
The ability to be engaged in long term employment
What We Can Offer:


Inclusive working environment
A company that celebrates success and its people
Training and development
Applicants for this role should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, and currently be residing in New Zealand. This role would not suit someone looking for short term employment (due to the training involved).


Apply Now

If you think this role is for you apply now via the form below.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment and drug test.


To view all our other vacancies visit:

https://meadowmushrooms.co.nz/