Produce Dispatch Assistant
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
Full time
Help Bring Fresh, Local Goodness to Life!
Looking to kickstart or grow your career in the horticulture industry?
Want to be part of a vibrant, fast-paced business at the heart of the Waimea Plains?
Join Connings Market Garden as our next Produce Dispatch Assistant and play a key role in getting our premium, farm-fresh produce from paddock to plate.
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As part of our post-harvest team, you’ll be right where the action happens—turning freshly harvested vegetables into beautifully prepared orders for wholesale markets and our own Connings Food Market stores.
This is a hands-on, physical, and rewarding role where your attention to detail and pride in presentation truly matter. Every day brings variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of preparing produce grown right here on our land.
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 (10am – 6.30pm)
One half-day weekend shift required
Extra hours during peak harvests
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Support our Sales & Harvest Manager as an essential part of the post-harvest team
Process and enter daily orders into our system
Wash, pack, stack, label, wrap and dispatch premium produce
Oversee crates and pallet stock levels
Maintain impeccable quality and compliance standards
Keep our space clean, organised, and safe
Lend a hand across the wider team when needed
No two days are the same—and that’s all part of the fun.
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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
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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
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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.