Truck Drivers 2026 Season

Looking for seasonal truck driving without the long-haul stress? 

Enjoy work/life balance with local routes, no overnight stays, and a supportive team environment at Mr Apple – New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter. 

What you’ll be doing: 

We’re on the lookout for skilled Truck Drivers to join our Hastings-based team for the 2026 apple season. Starting in January or February, you’ll be transporting freshly picked and packed apples between our orchards, packhouses, bin stores, and coolstores – all within Hawke’s Bay. 

With a variety of shifts available, you’ll play a key role in keeping our supply chain moving smoothly and efficiently. 

Your day-to-day may include: 

• Safely transporting bins, pallets, and other products between sites
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date logbooks
• Carrying out basic truck maintenance and reporting any issues
• Communicating clearly with dispatch and your team 

What you’ll bring:  

• A Class 5 licence (5L also considered) 
• A strong focus on health and safety
• Experience with record-keeping and logbooks
• A willingness to learn and upskill
• The right to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks 

What we offer: 

• Local driving only – no overnight trips
• A modern fleet, including mostly curtain siders
• Manageable shifts with consistent hours
• One of the longest seasons in the horticulture industry
• Opportunities to upskill in High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs)
• Potential for off-season work 

If you're ready to be part of a great team delivering premium apples to the world, apply now and drive your career forward with Mr Apple.