Mr Apple Graduate Programme 2027

At Mr Apple, we don't just grow apples — we grow experts. Thisprogramme is designed for ambitious graduates looking to gain real-world experience, build technical and commercial capability, and explore long-term career opportunities within horticulture. You'll be exposed to multiple areas of our integrated apple growingbusiness, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and developing an understanding of the full life cycle of the apple from orchard to customer. What you'll be doing: You willdevelop skills and knowledgethrough hands-on learning, mentoring and 2–3 rotations that provide exposure to different departmentsacross ourbusiness. Through the programme you’ll have opportunities to: Build technical, operational, and commercial capability. Receive mentoring and development support. Learn from industry experts – developing meaningful professional networks. Participate and join in industry events. Starting in January 2027, you'llcomplete a minimum of 2 work rotations within a 12 – 18-month contractin the following departments. Build an understanding of cool store and packhouse operations, inventory management, logistics, quality standards, and the systems that support the delivery of the world-class apples around the globe. Orchards Experiencegrowing applesand learn about the systems, technology and expertise involved from redevelopment and crop management through to harvest. Wider Business Exposure Gaininsight into how business support servicescontribute to the success of our business.Meetthe people,contribute toprojects, and learn how different experiences and rolescanshape a successful career within horticulture. What you’ll bring: Passion– you are keen to learn, work hard and exploredifferent roles withinhorticulture Completed aminimum of aDiploma orbachelor's degreein 2026in a subject relevant to horticulture Strong communication skills, comfortable working in a team and autonomously High attention to detail and eye forquality Youarewilling to work both indoors and outdoors Own accommodation and transport (minimum of restricted licence) in Hawke’s Bay You have the right to work in New Zealand and are available for either 12 or 18-months contract What we offer: Join a business committed to innovation and developing future talent Structured programme including mentoring and development support Minimum of 2 work rotations, with exposure acrossotherareas of the business Opportunityto meet and learn from leaders and subject matter experts Open doors to future roles within Mr Apple and horticulture Advertising will be open until Sunday August 23rd. All candidates will be notified of outcome by end of September. Who we are Mr Apple is New Zealand’s largest integrated apple grower, with 15 orchards and 5 Post Harvest facilities acrosssunnyHawke’s Bay.We are proud to be part of Scales Corporation. After 120 years Scales hasestablisheditself as a market leader in agribusiness. At Mr Apple, our team of experts prides themselves on apple perfection–to achieve this, we hire and grow a diverse workforce of people from all backgrounds,experiences,and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr