Orchardists - Hawkes Bay

Love hands-on work? Join a team that grows great apples—and great careers.

As a leader in the horticultural industry, we offer genuine opportunities for personal and professional growth, working alongside experienced and passionate teams.

We are future thinkers, embracing cutting-edge orchard machinery and technology to stay at the forefront of the industry. With 400 permanent staff across orchards, post-harvest facilities, and business support services, we are a strong, diverse, and collaborative team. Our 15 orchard blocks across Napier, Hastings, and Central Hawke’s Bay ensure exciting opportunities to learn, develop, and succeed.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Orchardist, you will be immersed in all aspects of orchard management, ensuring our apples are at their best when harvested. This hands-on role evolves with the seasons, bringing fresh challenges and learning opportunities.

Your tasks will include:

• Tree management – pruning, training, and direct tree care
• General orchard operations – quality control, irrigation, spraying, and tractor driving
• Orchard redevelopment – improving and developing existing orchard blocks
• Technology-driven decision-making – working with innovative systems
• Team leadership – supervision opportunities once experience is gained

Who you are: 

• Orchard experience is an advantage, but transferable experience and a willingness to learn are equally valuable
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive
• Enjoys hands-on work and the outdoors
• Holds a minimum Restricted license and has reliable transport
• Has 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 and promotes leadership from within
• Career development and support to become an expert Orchardist
• Industry leading technology to ensure we continue to set the benchmark 
• A company that truly Lives the standard and treats its team with integrity and respect.