Logistics Administrator at Mr Apple Careers site (Whakatu, New Zealand)
Mr Apple Careers site· Whakatu, New Zealand·
Job description
Help keep our apples moving. Coordinate stock. Make an impact.
At Mr Apple, our coolstore operation plays a critical role in delivering premium fruit to customers around the world. We're looking for a Logistics Administrator to join our Hastings Coolstore team and help ensure product is accurately tracked, stored and ready for the next stage of its journey.
Working closely with the Logistics & Operations Manager and wider operations team, you'll combine administration, inventory coordination and on-floor collaboration to keep product flow running smoothly. This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to learn across logistics, quality and coolstore operations.
What You'll Be Doing: You'll be at the centre of product movement and inventory coordination, ensuring information is accurate and operations stay on track.
- Coordinate stock movements and storage locations within the coolstore
- Create and manage work orders and inventory records
- Monitor product receivals, stock accuracy and system integrity
- Support quality inspections, labelling activities and post-packing requirements
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged product and inventory issues
- Maintain operational reporting, data requests and administration activities
- Collaborate with quality, operations, sales and logistics teams
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and site projects
What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident working with systems and data.
- Administration experience and computer literacy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Confidence working with inventory or stock management systems
- A proactive attitude and willingness to spend time both in the office and on the coolstore floor
- Previous logistics, inventory, warehousing or supply chain experience is advantageous but not essential
What We Offer:
- Friendly, collaborative team culture where people enjoy what they do
- Variety across office-based administration and operational support activities
- Opportunity to develop logistics and inventory management expertise
If you're looking for a role where organisation, accuracy and teamwork make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join the team behind New Zealand's leading apple business.
Why work at Mr Apple Careers site
- Culture: Strong emphasis on being “one team,” with values of integrity, respect, diversity, and continuous improvement. The company celebrates difference and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Work Environment: Based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, with roles spanning orchards, packhouses, coolstores, and a business support office in Whakatu. Roles range from hands-on seasonal work to professional careers in IT, finance, sales, marketing, logistics, and people & culture.
- Growth & Development: Strong commitment to “always growing” — both apples and people. The company invests in training and career development across all teams.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Actively embraces a richly diverse team, with a significant RSE programme bringing workers from Pacific nations. The Head of People & Culture leads a dedicated Health & Safety & Wellbeing team.
- Work Arrangement: On-site roles based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Roles span seasonal/casual (packhouse, orchard, coolstore) to permanent professional positions (IT, finance, sales, marketing, HR).
- Notable Perks: Being part of a globally recognised brand; working in a beautiful region; opportunity to work across the full apple supply chain; strong focus on employee wellbeing and pastoral care for seasonal workers.