For us growing the best isn’t just about being the best rural business, but importantly it’s growing the best people and communities. Across our farming, forestry and horticulture businesses, there are opportunities to build careers and join the Craigmore team in both office roles and out in the field to help us achieve our goals.
As well as permanent positions, we regularly recruit seasonal team members to join us during busy periods. If you would like to know more about current vacancies or future opportunities at Craigmore get in touch by emailing careers@craigmore.com.
We are on the hunt for a permanent Orchard Hand to join the team at Glenpark Orchard in Gisborne. No experience required as on the job training will be provided. You will be working with the team outdoors across a wide range of orcharding tasks.
Are you ready to tackle the role as Spray Operator/Orchard Hand? Join our team and become a crucial part of our mission to cultivate thriving crops and maintain our beautiful apple orchards.
As our Spray Operator/Orchard Hand, you'll be at the forefront of our spraying operations, ensuring the health and vitality of our crops while adhering to strict safety protocols and compliance standards. But that's not all – you'll also dive into a variety of other tasks, from mowing and weed spraying to property maintenance and tree husbandry work. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to showcase your skills and make a real impact.
Craigmore is on the hunt for a dedicated Orchard Administrator to join our dynamic team at Springhill Orchard in Central Hawkes Bay. This is your chance to contribute to our thriving orchard operations and grow with us! As an Orchard Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation of our orchard. Working closely with fellow Orchard Administrators and Orchard Management Teams, you will provide essential administrative and compliance support. This includes liaising and coordinating with our Finance, People and Culture, and Health & Safety teams to ensure the effective implementation of Craigmore’s systems and processes on-site.
We're looking for a driven and dependable Leading Hand to join our Gisborne Apples team. As a Leading Hand you'll be responsible for all aspects of in-field operations, including pest and disease, staff supervision, record keeping, and machinery tasks. You will have the opportunity to train staff on seasonal tasks, onboard new teams and assist with the general running of teams as guided by orchard management.
Are you a strong leader with a passion for horticulture? Or an experienced leader looking for a change? We’re looking for driven and dependable foreperson to join our Patutahi team. As Foreperson, you’ll be entrusted with overseeing our apple production operations all year round, ensuring Craigmore can continue to bring quality to the market.
Are you a strong leader with a passion for horticulture? We’re looking for driven and dependable Orchard Manager to join our Springhill team in Ongaonga, Central Hawkes Bay!
In conjunction with Lincoln University, we offer two postgraduate scholarships to students completing study and research in agriculture and related areas.
The Craigmore Sustainables Farming Scholarship was established in 2013 and in addition to supporting study, it provides the opportunity to conduct research on a Craigmore dairy farm.
The Craigmore Sustainables and Wilson Family Sustainability in Primary Industries Scholarship was introduced in 2023. Craigmore received the Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the John Wilson Memorial Trophy at the 2022 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards for demonstrating leadership in sustainable dairy farming. Thanks to this award, we have launched a second scholarship.
If you are passionate about agriculture and sustainable farming, email the Craigmore farming team at business.support@craigmore.com for further information and to request an application form.
