careers
Looking for a fulfilling job as part of a great team?
Connings is a family-owned and -operated business and we are proud to cultivate a workplace that values great attitude, teamwork and community spirit right here in the beautiful Nelson Tasman region.
If this sounds like you, take a look at our current opportunities below – we'd love to hear from you.
"The development of Connings is largely about developing people – not just to grow vegetables but to grow within themselves and within the business."
– Simon Conning
Nelson Pop-Up Store
Store manager - nelson
Full Time
We’re now looking for a hands-on Store Manager to take the lead at our Nelson store — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves people, and knows how to keep a dynamic retail operation running smoothly from open to close.
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
agronomist
Full Time
Lead our growth, literally!
At Connings, we’re all about exceptional produce and bringing the freshest fruit and vegetables from our 40+ crop varieties straight to our two stores. We’re looking for an experienced Agronomist to join our team and take our market garden on the Waimea Plains to the next level.
Connings Food Market, Appleby
BAKER / PREP CHEF
Full Time
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Baker / Prep Chef to be a key part of our brand-new, purpose-built kitchen. With the expansion of our commercial kitchen offerings, this is your chance to get creative, work with fresh ingredients, and help grow our exciting new range of products.
Are you ready to join our team and make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment?
Connings Food Market, Appleby
kitchen assistant
Part Time
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing fresh, quality food, and love being part of a supportive team?
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our fantastic team in our brand-new, purpose-built kitchen. This role has been created as part of the expansion of our exciting new commercial kitchen offerings.
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
Produce Dispatch Assistant
Full Time
We are seeking a positive and energetic Produce Dispatch Assistant to join our thriving market garden business on the Waimea Plains.
Connings Food Market, Appleby and Nelson Pop Up Store
SHOP/Produce AssistantS
Full Time
Step into the heart of one of NZ’s busiest fresh produce stores!
We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic, hands-on Shop/Produce Assistants to join our teams in Appleby and Nelson. If you enjoy staying active, love helping customers, and thrive in a busy, friendly team, this is the role for you! At Conning’s, our large-scale growing operation means we deliver unbeatable freshness, quality, and value straight from our fields to our customers.
Connings Food Market, Appleby
truCk driving / logistics all rounders
Full Time / Part Time
We’re looking for two motivated Truck Drivers/Logistics all rounders to join our busy, energetic and close-knit team, helping keep the flow of our fresh, locally grown fruit and veggies moving from our farm to our stores.
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