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These roles involve picking, packing, and processing crops in various locations worldwide.
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Station · Northern Pastoral Co.
Live-in station hand for the northern muster season. Mustering, yardwork, fencing and bore runs across a large NT pastoral property.
REALM Take. Classic introductory NT station role. Manual licence essential, prior horse work a bonus.
Ranch · Davis Mountains Cattle Co.
Year-round ranch hand on a working cow/calf operation. Horsemanship and fencing required. Housing usually provided.
REALM Take. Old-school West Texas hand work. Live remote, ride daily.
Ranch · Alberta Cow/Calf Ranch
Mixed cattle hand on a foothills operation. Calving rotation, fencing, haying. Accommodation usually provided.
REALM Take. Solid Canadian Western work. Bring a warm coat.
Harvest and seasonal jobs are vital for the agricultural sector, focusing on the collection and preparation of crops during peak seasons. These roles vary significantly across countries, from fruit picking in Australia to grain harvesting in the USA. Typically, workers are hired on a temporary basis, often including students, backpackers, and anyone looking for short-term work.
To break into these roles, having a good level of physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors is essential. Many employers look for reliability and a positive attitude, so being prepared to learn quickly and adapt to different tasks can set you apart. Whether you're working in the fields or packing produce for market, these jobs offer a unique opportunity to experience the rhythm of agricultural life.
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Harvest · Barossa Wine Co.
Vintage hand crew — picking, sorting, pressing. Short, intense season. Accommodation can sometimes be arranged.
Harvest · Yakima Valley Orchards
Apple harvest crew (Sept–Nov). Piecework. Strong hands return season after season.
Harvest · BOP Orchards
Pick and pack crew for the kiwifruit harvest season. Short, intense. Piecework rates available for experienced pickers.
Harvest · Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (on behalf of a large mixed farming business)
Permanent tractor and machinery operator role on an 11,000-acre arable, cattle, and pig operation in Yorkshire, with significant harvest hours and year-round livestock duties. Salary is competitive and the employer can assist with accommodation for the right candidate. Pay: £46,800 per annum.
Harvest · van Oirschot Farms
General farm worker with harvesting duties at an agricultural operation in Porcupine Plain, SK. Full-time, on-site position posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. Pay negotiable at $25–$35/hr. Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hr (to be negotiated).
Harvest · Vine Strength Limited
Thirty seasonal vineyard pruning positions with Vine Strength Limited in Blenheim, Marlborough, running 7 May – 13 September 2026. Work covers pruning, stripping, and wrapping; accommodation can be arranged and transport assistance is available at $8/day. Pay: $23.95/hour.
Harvest · Freshco
Seasonal harvest and packhouse roles at Freshco's Hawke's Bay orchards near Hastings, picking and packing apples and pipfruit from November through May. Positions available at all skill levels; on-site and nearby accommodation options available.
Harvest · 2XZ Ranch, LLC
H-2A farm worker position at 2XZ Ranch near Humphrey, NE. Duties include harvest preparation, field cultivation, chemical application, grain hauling, and farm machinery operation and maintenance. Full-time, 48 hrs/week. Pay: $15.00/hr.
Harvest · Whole Heart Ranch LLC
H-2A seasonal harvest position at Whole Heart Ranch near Claude, TX. Duties include harvesting, drying, packing, and storing mature crops, orchard maintenance, pest control, and equipment cleaning. Full-time, 48 hrs/week at $18.00/hr. Pay: $18.00/hr.
Harvest · Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)
Permanent full-time farm hand at AACo's Goonoo Feedlot & Station in Central QLD, 65km south-east of Emerald. Broadacre cropping and harvest role: operating machinery (harvest, irrigation, tractor), crop production and general maintenance. No direct cattle work. Air-conditioned accommodation and meals provided. Pay: Competitive remuneration + allowances.
Harvest · Agri Labour Australia (client farms, QLD/NSW/VIC)
Seasonal broadacre harvest crew roles (header operators, chaser bin, truck drivers and farm labourers) across QLD, NSW and VIC, running September–December. Typical engagement 4 weeks to 3 months; free on-farm accommodation provided, some meals included depending on property. Pay: $30–45/hr depending on role.
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