Quality Team Member - Season 2027

Join us to help deliver world-class quality. Be part of the Mr Apple team that sets the standard.

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can utilize your attention to detail and commitment to excellence? Join our quality team for the upcoming 2027 season. 

We're seeking people at a range of experience levels to support quality assurance, inspections, testing and auditing activities throughout the season. These roles are essential to maintaining the premium quality and reputation of Mr Apple fruit in global markets. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Working as part of our Quality team, you'll help monitor and maintain quality standards throughout the packing process while supporting food safety, customer requirements and operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Inspecting and grading fruit to ensure it meets quality specifications and export standards 
• Conducting quality checks, audits and sampling throughout packing operations 
• Inspecting export and rejected fruit, identifying defects, disorders and quality issues 
• Testing fruit pressures, brix and other quality measures as required 
• Recording inspection and testing results accurately using quality systems and applications 
• Supporting food safety and quality assurance processes  
• Following all health, safety and hygiene requirements while contributing to a positive team culture 

What you’ll bring: 

We're looking for people who take pride in producing high-quality work and have a strong eye for detail. 

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards 
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of people 
• Reliability, strong attendance and a positive work ethic 
• Basic technology skills and an ability to accurately record information 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Good judgement and a willingness to learn and ask questions when needed 
• Physical fitness to work in a packhouse environment, including some lifting, bending and stair use 
• Previous packhouse, production, quality control or quality assurance experience is an advantage but not essential 
• You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand 

What we offer? 

• Opportunities available across multiple Hawke's Bay post-harvest sites 
• A chance to develop quality assurance and inspection skills within a world-class export business 
• Supportive teams that value collaboration, continuous improvement and learning 
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced quality professionals during a busy and rewarding season 
• A workplace that embraces diversity and encourages everyone to contribute ideas and solutions 
• The chance to make a direct impact on the quality of fruit enjoyed by customers around the world 

If you want to be part of a business that deliver world class quality alongside world class apples, apply now!