Produce Dispatch COORDINATOR

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

Full time

Be at the heart of fresh. From field to market.

Connings is a long-established, respected market garden growing and supplying premium local produce to markets and our own Connings Food Market. Behind every great bunch, box, and crate is a slick dispatch operation — and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a hands-on, switched-on Produce Dispatch Coordinator who thrives in a fast-moving environment, loves staying active, and takes real pride in getting the details right.

  • This is a pivotal role in our post-harvest operation. You’ll be right at the action point where fresh produce is checked, packed, coordinated, and sent out to customers at its absolute best.

    No two days are the same — it’s physical, it’s fast, and it’s hugely satisfying.

    If you love keeping busy, enjoy working with purpose, and value being part of a tight-knit team that takes real pride in delivering top-quality local produce, you’ll thrive here.

    • Full-time (8.30am – 6.00pm)

    • One half-day weekend shift required

    • Extra hours during peak harvests

    • Accurately entering and managing customer orders

    • Preparing, packing, labelling, and dispatching produce to a high standard

    • Coordinating crates, pallets, and dispatch logistics

    • Maintaining quality control, food safety, and compliance standards

    • Keeping the workspace clean, safe, and well organised

    • Jumping in to support the wider post-harvest team when needed

    • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt on the fly

    • Is physically fit, energetic, and a natural team player

    • Likes following processes and staying organised when things get busy

    • Takes pride in doing things properly and going the extra mile

    • Has solid computer skills

    • Holds a forklift licence—or is keen to get one with our support

    • Brings a growth mindset and loves learning new skills

    • A supportive, down-to-earth, family-run business

    • Real opportunities to grow your skills and build a career

    • Generous staff perks, including discounts at Connings Food Market

    • Free farm-grown produce—fresh from the paddock!

    • Be part of a company that’s expanding fast and truly values its people

  • If this role sparks your interest, and you’re someone with a positive attitude who loves working with a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

    APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit.

    We’re reviewing applications as they arrive—so don’t wait!
    Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply now