Fruit and vineyard recruitment attracts University students

University of Otago students check out the Jobbortunities Summer Jobs Expo on Friday.

Amile Khan (19), of Auckland, and Ethan Johnston (20), of Oamaru, look at a Zebra Vineyards advertisement at the Jobbortunities Summer Jobs Expo on Friday.

More than 100 attended the student-focused event at the university aimed to match employers from the horticulture and viticulture sectors with employees for the upcoming fruit-picking season.

A shortage of international workers due to border closures mean Central Otago’s orchards are in need of workers.