Orchardist / Senior Leading Hand

Posted 11 Days Ago
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All, Isòvol, Gerona, Cataluña, ESP
In-Office
Entry level
Agriculture
The Role
Manage day-to-day orchard operations including tree care, seasonal maintenance, supervising and training team members, enforcing safety, adopting new tools/automation, and improving processes to ensure efficient, high-quality apple production.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you want to be part of company that values your skills and expertise?

Then you should consider an opportunity with one of New Zealanders largest integrated apple growers, Mr Apple.  We have orchards across Hawke’s Bay and opportunities available at different levels depending on your skills, experience and expertise.

What you’ll be doing:

If you know your way around apple orchards, you’ll recognise what’s needed each day to get the job done right. At Mr Apple, you’ll work alongside experienced growers who are ready to help you sharpen your skills and learn new approaches. Your focus will be making sure the orchard runs smoothly and efficiently, so every season delivers top results.

The work changes with the seasons—tree care, orchard maintenance, and training others are all part of the role. Safety matters here, and you’ll be expected to set the standard, showing the team what it means to work smart and safe every day.

You’ll have the chance to use the latest technology and try new tools and systems. If you’re keen to improve how things are done and get involved with automation, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to put your ideas to work.

Who you are:

  • Experience working in horticulture or strong transferable experience 
  • Strong skills in communication, organisation, and time management
  • Interested in learning and adapting to new changes
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive
  • Enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on
  • You’re reliable and so is your transport
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand and able to pass pre-employment checks

What we offer: 

  • Professional development and career growth
  • A competitive hourly wage and the stability of a permanent career within a NZ listed company
  • Access industry-leading technology designed to optimise your workplace and enhance productivity
  • Work with cutting-edge technology, ensuring we continue to set industry benchmarks and standards
  • Commitment to integrity and respect, where high standards are not just met but lived every day

Skills Required

  • Experience working in horticulture or strong transferable experience
  • Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to change
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive attitude
  • Comfortable working outdoors and hands-on
  • Reliable transport
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand and able to pass pre-employment checks
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The Company

What We Do

Mr Apple is New Zealand's largest apple grower and exporter, specializing in the cultivation and export of premium apples. The company manages large-scale orchard operations and packhouse logistics to deliver high-quality produce to global markets.

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