Truck Drivers Season

Looking for seasonal truck driving without the long‑haul stress?

Enjoy work/life balance with local routes, no overnight stays, and a supportive team environment at Mr Apple – New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter.

We’re on the lookout for skilled Truck Drivers to join our Hastings-based team for the 2026 apple season. Starting in January or February, you’ll be transporting freshly picked and packed apples between our orchards, packhouses, bin stores, and cool stores – all within Hawke’s Bay.

With a variety of shifts available, you’ll play a key role in keeping our supply chain moving smoothly and efficiently.

• Safely transporting bins, pallets, and other products between sites
• Keeping accurate and up‑to‑date logbooks
• Carrying out basic truck maintenance and reporting any issues
• Communicating clearly with dispatch and your team

• A Class 5 licence (5L also considered)
• A strong focus on health and safety
• Experience with record‑keeping and logbooks
• A willingness to learn and upskill
• The right to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre‑employment checks

• Local driving only – no overnight trips
• A modern fleet, including mostly curtain siders
• Manageable shifts with consistent hours
• One of the longest seasons in the horticulture industry
• Opportunities to upskill in High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs)
• Potential for off‑season work

If you're ready to be part of a great team delivering premium apples to the world, apply now and drive your career forward with Mr Apple.