Farm & Seasonal Work in Auckland
North Island
Most travellers land in Auckland, sort their IRD number and bank account, and move on — but there's more work here than people expect. Pukekohe's market gardens run year-round, strawberry farms in the south hire heavily from November to January, and the city's cafés, bars and hostels never stop hiring.
Pay tends to be hourly rather than piece rate, and living costs are the highest in the country, so factor rent into any decision to stay long.
What’s hiring when
- November – JanuaryStrawberry picking and packing in South Auckland
- Year-roundPukekohe market gardens and vegetable work
- Year-roundHospitality across the city
- December – FebruaryVineyard and cellar-door work on Waiheke and in Kumeu
Exact dates shift with the weather each year — see the seasonal work calendar for the nationwide picture.
Employers in Auckland
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Job listings in Auckland
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Before you commit
- Questions to ask before accepting farm work — pay basis, accommodation deductions, hours.
- Your work rights in NZ — the minimums every employer must meet, whatever your visa.
- How to spot dodgy employers — red flags to check before you travel to a job.