TRUCK DRIVER

Aporo Orchards Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay by experience

Fixed-term contract

Flexible hours

Job summary

Aporo Orchards in Tasman Village, Nelson, is seeking a hard-working team member to join our family-run farm. Responsibilities include operating trucks, lifting and handling orchard gear, and contributing to daily orchard tasks.

The role runs as a fixed-term contract from late January 2027 to mid-May 2027, with hours ranging from 10 to 40 per week, Monday to Friday, and optional Saturday work by negotiation. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 3 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Full licence, Class 5 required.
• Experience in driving trucks is essential.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Physically capable of manual handling - lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling orchard equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as listed for the orchard team.
• Operate trucks as needed for orchard operations.
• Assist with general orchard duties and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Truck driving

Class 5 licence

Drug-free

Manual handling

Job description

We're looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic person to join our team on our family-run apple, pear, and blackcurrant orchard in Tasman Village, Nelson.

We are looking for a staff member who can perform the tasks below:

• Full licence, Class 5
• Experienced in driving trucks
• Drug-free
• Physically capable of manual handling - lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment, implements, products, and other orchard material

At Aporo Orchards, you are not a number, and your contributions as a team member are valued; We are offering:

• Pay negotiated on experience
• Fixed-term position that runs from the end of January 2027 to mid-May 2027.
• Hours are between 10 and 40 hours, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays are worked by negotiation

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday, 3 November 2026.