Job Application for Seasonal Orchard Work – Thinning 2025 at Mr Apple

Are you looking for work here in Hawke’s Bay during your school or university holidays? We have full-time apple thinning jobs available in Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay from November to December.

This is a great opportunity to explore the world of horticulture and gain valuable exposure in this industry.

What you’ll be doing

Apple thinning involves removing smaller apples from clusters to allow the remaining to grow to perfection. You’ll receive training and support from our team of orchard experts. Working in one of our diverse teams, you’ll feel welcomed from day one.

This is a full-time opportunity from November to December.

What you’ll bring

You’re enthusiastic, reliable and someone who acts with integrity
Enjoy staying busy, getting your hands dirty, and keeping active
You have reliable transport (our orchards are spread across Hawke’s Bay)
You have the right to work in New Zealand and can pass pre-employment checks

What we offer

A great team who recognises we are stronger together
Recognition when you do a great job
Hourly rate of $23.50 with piece rate available
Spend your days outdoors in the sunny Hawkes Bay
Exposure to an industry with varied future career opportunities
Earn money to fund your summer adventures

If you would like to be part of a business that grow the best people as well as the best apples, then please apply.

Who we are

It would be fair to say we love apples, you could call us obsessed. As New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter, our team sets the benchmark for delivering the tastiest apples to the world. 

We’ve only ever done apples – it’s what we’re passionate about - but it’s our whanau of 2,000+ people coming from a wide range of backgrounds, with different skills and unique ideas, that set us apart from the rest. 

We know that by growing experts, we keep growing perfect apples and delivering the perfect crunch around Aotearoa and the world. 

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Seasonal Orchard Work – Thinning 2025

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