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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Mr Apple's roles stay open a median of 19 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Mr Apple's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Mr Apple
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Mr Apple's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Mr Apple.
About this role
This role involves full-time apple thinning work during the summer months, specifically from November to December, across various orchards in Hastings, Napier, and Central Hawke’s Bay. Responsibilities include removing excess apples from trees to ensure high-quality growth, working outdoors in varying weather, and collaborating with a team to meet productivity targets. Training and support will be provided by experienced orchard teams.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Mr Apple as an employer.
What you need
- 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
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Seasonal work may not provide long-term job security
- Role involves physical labor and working in various weather conditions
- Repetitive tasks may not appeal to all candidates
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Listed by Mr Apple on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.