Farm work in Griffith, NSW
The Riverina's big irrigation town. Citrus in winter, grapes in summer, and a large Italian-Australian farming community that's been hiring travellers for decades.
Jobs around Griffith right now
See all 477 NSW jobs free →Farms in the Griffith area
Rated by backpackers who actually worked there — pay, hours, accommodation, the lot.
Riverina Stone Fruit
Griffith · peaches,nectarines,plums
Griffith Citrus & Vine Farms (various)
Griffith · citrus,wine grapes,stone fruit
Riverina Stone Fruit
Griffith · stone fruit,citrus
De Bortoli Wines
Bilbul (Griffith) · wine grapes
Redbelly Citrus
Griffith · blood oranges
Casella Family Brands
Yenda (Griffith) · wine grapes
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod
Griffith / Leeton · aquaculture (murray cod farm attendants)
The 88 days, straight up
To get a second-year Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462) you need 88 days of specified work in regional Australia — and Griffith qualifies. Plant and animal cultivation counts: picking, packing, pruning, planting. Keep every payslip, check your employer pays award rates, and track your days as you go. Matey has a free 88-day tracker, a scam-spotting guide and real reviews of the farms around Griffith, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Griffith count towards the 88 days?
Griffith is in a regional area of New South Wales, so plant and animal cultivation work here generally counts towards the 88 days of specified work for a second Working Holiday visa. Always confirm the postcode and the type of work with your employer, and keep every payslip.
When is the harvest season in Griffith?
Citrus, wine grapes, rice and vegetables. Season: year-round, citrus peak May to October. Arriving a couple of weeks before peak season gives you the best shot at the good jobs and beds.
How do I find farm jobs in Griffith?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Griffith free — no agency fees, no paid "job packs". You can also see rated farms (reviewed by backpackers who worked there), working hostels, and post that you're looking for work so farmers find you.
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