Orchardist / Orchard Experience Day at Mr Apple
Job description
Mr Apple is looking for Orchardists to join our orchard teams across Hawke's Bay.
Whether you're already working in horticulture or bring transferable skills and leadership experience from another industry, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to attend an Orchard Experience Day, where you'll meet our team, learn more about orchard careers, and gain first-hand insight into life at Mr Apple.
What you’ll bring
- You must have reliable means of transport to and from work
- You have the right to work in New Zealand and can pass pre-employment checks
Orchardist roles:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Enjoy working outdoors and as part of a team
- Comfortable undertaking physical work
- Reliable transport to and from work
Senior Leading Hand roles:
- Previous horticulture experience
- Experience leading or supporting a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Understanding of orchard operations and safe work practices
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an upcoming Orchard Experience Day.
This is an opportunity to:
- Meet our orchard leaders
- Learn about orchard career pathways
- Hear from existing team members
- Experience orchard operations firsthand
- Showcase your skills and suitability for the role
What we offer
- This is an opportunity to develop and grow alongside a team of experts
- Industry leading technology to optimise the work environment
- High health and safety standards
- Teammates who believe we are stronger together
- Competitive pay to match your skills and experience
- Support and encouragement to obtain certification and qualifications
- Clear opportunities for career growth and progression within Mr Apple
If you would like to be part of a business that grows the best people as well as the best apples, then we'd love to hear from you.
Why work at Mr Apple
- Culture: Values-driven environment (“We are one team”, “Always Growing”, “Embrace Diversity”, “Live the Standard”) with a strong focus on integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Work Style: Predominantly on-site roles based in the Hawke’s Bay region (Whakatu, Hastings, CHB). Roles span orchards, packhouses, workshops, technology delivery, and head office functions.
- Growth & Impact: Opportunity to work in a world-leading agribusiness that exports a quarter of NZ’s apple crop. Career paths from hands-on technical roles to senior leadership (e.g., Head of Technology Delivery, Head of People & Culture).
- Perks: Being part of a close-knit, diverse team in a beautiful region; exposure to innovative agricultural technology; support for professional development through the “Always Growing” value.