Seasonal Orchard Work - Thinning 2026

Mr Apple; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 33 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mr Apple in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay region is hiring for full-time seasonal apple thinning roles from November to December. You will remove excess fruit to improve quality, receive guidance from experienced orchard teams, and work outdoors in varied weather.

The job requires daily mobility, ladder work, and teamwork to hit quality targets. You will be paid an hourly rate of $23.95 with piece-rate opportunities, and enjoy training and a supportive team environment while staying active outdoors

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time throughout the thinning season (November to December).
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual work.
• Confidence working outdoors and on ladders.
• Reliable transport to and from work each day.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Reliability and the ability to turn up ready to work each day.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand and the ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsabilités

• Remove excess apples from trees to help the remaining apples grow to quality standards.
• Receive training and support from experienced orchard teams.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Be on your feet for most of the day.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Carry and work from ladders.
• Walk across uneven orchard terrain.
• Work as part of a team to meet quality and productivity targets.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Outdoor work

Ladders

Punctuality

Description du poste

Join New Zealand’s largest apple growing and export business this summer. We have full-time apple thinning opportunities available across our orchards in Hastings, Napier and Central Hawke’s Bay from November through to December.

This is a great opportunity to earn money over summer, stay active outdoors and gain hands‑on experience in New Zealand’s horticulture industry.

What you'll be doing

Apple thinning is an important part of producing our high-quality apples. You will be removing excess apples from trees, helping the remaining apples to grow to the quality standards we’re known for around the world. You'll receive training and support from our experienced orchard teams.

This role involves:

• Working outdoors in a range of weather conditions
• Being on your feet for most of the day
• Repetitive hand and arm movements
• Carrying and working from ladders
• Walking across uneven orchard terrain
• Working as part of a team to meet quality and productivity targets

What you'll bring

• Availability to work full-time throughout the thinning season (November to December)
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual work
• Confidence working outdoors and on ladders
• Reliable transport to and from work each day
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliability and the ability to turn up ready to work each day
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The legal right to work in New Zealand and the ability to pass pre-employment checks

Note: If you have exams, planned leave or other commitments, we encourage you to discuss these with us during the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $23.95, with piece rate opportunities available
• Full-time seasonal work
• Training and support from experienced orchard teams
• A great team environment where your contribution is valued
• The opportunity to stay active and work outdoors
• Exposure to New Zealand's largest apple growing and export business
• The chance to earn money and build experience over your summer break

Who we are

At Mr Apple, apples are what we do. As New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter, we proudly grow, pack and market premium apples enjoyed around the world.

Our success comes from our people. With more than 2,00 team members from a wide range of background, we’re committed to creating opportunities for people to learn, develop and contribute to something they can be proud of.

Join us this summer and be a part of a team helping deliver the perfect crunch to customers around the world.