Farm & Seasonal Work in Northland
North Island
Northland's growing season never really stops. Kerikeri is the hub — citrus through winter, kiwifruit in autumn, and avocado orchards that pick most of the year. Over on the west coast, Dargaville grows most of the country's kūmara, dug through autumn in some of the muddiest, most honest work in New Zealand (it's where Farmdoor's founders met).
Winters are the mildest in the country, which makes Northland a good place to keep earning while the south goes quiet. Work is spread between small family orchards and bigger packhouses, so check reviews before committing to accommodation.
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What’s hiring when
- March – MayKūmara harvest around Dargaville
- June – AugustCitrus picking in Kerikeri and the Far North
- March – JuneKiwifruit harvest and packhouse work
- Year-roundAvocado orchard and packing work
Exact dates shift with the weather each year — see the seasonal work calendar for the nationwide picture.
Employers in Northland
Job listings in Northland
No active listings right now — new jobs are posted as the season moves. Browse all current listings.
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.