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

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

Graduate Horticultural Assistant

  • Full Time

We’re seeking a Graduate Horticultural Assistant to join our thriving market garden business on the Waimea Plains.

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

Operations Manager

  • Full Time

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, operations professional ready to embrace a new challenge as our Farm Operations Manager.

Connings Food Market

PRODUCE Manager

  • Full Time

We are seeking a positive and energetic Manager to lead our produce team and provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.

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Happy Easter! 🐰🐥🥚 Here are our opening hours for Easter weekend and ANZAC day!
We used to post weekend produce specials, but our prices are always as low as possible—no matter the day of the week! It’s one of the perks of growing our own produce. That said, if you're stopping by either of our stores this weekend, h
From 17 - 28 March, Monday to Friday from 9am - 7pm, the slip lane that turns left from SH60 into McShane Road will be closed, and the speed limit will be reduce at the intersection during this time. Vehicles travelling on SH60 towards Motueka will
Our FREE onions are back! 🧅 Pick up a few with any purchase, on your way out the door.* Onions are our biggest crop here on the farm, and we’ve got plenty of “imperfect” ones that are still perfect for whatever you’re cookin
We're hiring at both of our stores and the farm! 🌱 Join our team and grow with us—apply now!
If you're stopping by this weekend, here's a sneak peek at some of our pricing. It's a busy time on our family farm, so you'll find our shelves stocked with plenty of fresh produce, grown by us! #connings #freshisbest
Let's get saucy! Freshly picked sauce tomatoes from our family farm are now available in our Appleby and Nelson stores. Pre-packed into boxes (approximately 6kg) for $8.99, while stocks last!🍅
Here's a reminder of our standard opening hours across both of our stores. #connings #conningskitchen