The Kai Way
The Kai Way
Discover The Kai Way, your trusted job board for seasonal harvest work in New Zealand. Track the fruit picking season, vineyard harvests, and other seasonal agricultural jobs as they move through New Zealand’s diverse regions. Whether you’re a backpacker, a working holiday visa holder, or simply looking for casual, short-term work in farming and harvest industries, The Kai Way helps you find the best opportunities to work and travel throughout the year.
The word “Kai”, meaning food in Te Reo Māori, celebrates the rich connection between people, land, and culture that makes New Zealand’s harvest seasons so special. From Hawke’s Bay to Central Otago and the Bay of Plenty, follow the harvest trail and secure seasonal jobs that offer more than just work, they provide a unique way to experience Aotearoa’s heartland. Join The Kai Way and embrace the perfect balance of seasonal employment and adventure across New Zealand.
North Island
Te Ika-a-Māui
Northland – Te Tai Tokerau
Oyster, Mussels, Avocados, Kiwifruit, Citrus Fruits, Wine, Olives, Macadamia
Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau
Onions, Strawberries, Citrus Fruits
Bay Of Plenty – Te Moana-a-Toitehuatahi
Kiwi, Citrus Fruits, Avocado, Blueberries
Waikato
Oysters, Avocados, Onions, Blueberries, Citrus Fruits, Asparagus, Potatoes
Taranaki
Kūmara, Garlic, Wheat
Gisborne – Tairāwhiti
Apples, Citrus Fruits, Vegetables
Hawke’s Bay – Te Matau-a-Māui
Peas, Sweetcorn, Olives, Dairy, Asparagus, Grapes, Apples, Pears, Stonefruit
Manawatū-Whanganui
Dairy, Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Carrots
Wellington – Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Olives, Pumpkin, Dairy, Wine, Potatoes
Nelson / Tasman – Whakatū / Te Tai o Aorere
Olives, Kiwis, Peas, Wine, Berries, Hops, Sweetcorn, Seafood, Apples, Pears
Marlborough – Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui
Olives, Kiwis, Peas, Wine, Berries, Hops, Sweetcorn, Seafood, Grapes
Canterbury – Waitaha
Peas, Asparagus, Pumpkin, Dairy
West Coast – Te Tai o Poutini
Seafood, Dairy, Cattle
Southland – Murihiku
Blueberries, Cattle, Dairy, Grain, Tulips
Otago – Ōtākou
Stonefruit, Cherries, Cattle, Dairy, Grapes, Grain, Blueberries, Apples
Stewart Island
Rakiura
South Island
Te Waipounamu
North Island
Te Ika-a-Māui
Stewart Island
Rakiura
South Island
Te Waipounamu
