CAJ Apples

31/08/2026

POSITION AVAILABLE - application closing soon

CAJ Mechanic (Full time, Permanent) for CAJ & EM van der Voort Ltd in Central Otago, Otago.

31/08/2026

Packhouse Cleaning Staff Wanted

CAJ is looking for reliable and hardworking team members to assist with cleaning our packhouse for a 6-week period starting 7 September.

Duties include:
• Cleaning inside the main packhouse
• Cleaning machinery and plant equipment inside the facility
• General cleaning and maintenance tasks

Please note: Some heavy lifting is required, so applicants should be physically fit and capable of manual work.

If you're motivated, dependable, and available for the full 6-week period, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please email:
📧 [email protected]

29/07/2026

Position Available
Orchard Manager – Earnscleugh
CAJ Apples is looking for an experienced Orchard Manager to join our team. A full-time permanent position on one of our largest orchards, in the beautiful Central Otago.

What you’ll be doing
CAJ Apples is looking for an experienced Orchard Manager to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position on one of our largest orchards, based in the beautiful Central Otago.

Key Responsibilities
The Orchard Manager is responsible for the efficient day to day operation of the property.

Key responsibilities include: ensuring adequate resources are employed to actively run the property; set and achieve objectives in terms of orchard yield, export pack out, fruit size, tree growth and cropping, orchard costs; ensure all market access requirements are met.

What you’ll bring
• Proven experience in large-scale horticulture and orchard operations
• Confident leadership and supervisory abilities
• Strong knowledge of orchard technologies and systems
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with machine operation and maintenance
• Expertise in tree husbandry and people management
• Knowledge of pest control, disease management, and chemical use
• Basic skills in accounting, business, and financial operations
• A full, current driver’s licence
• Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks

What we offer
• Permanent, full-time role
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience and knowledge
• Provision of field work vehicle
• Friendly and supportive company and team culture
• Opportunities for further training and development

Who we are
CAJ Apples is a successful pipfruit business in Central Otago New Zealand, operating since 1960, known for its family values and growing premium apples, which are exported across the globe.

Our biggest asset, and focus is on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

Applications close Friday 14 August 2026, please send in a CV and cover letter.
Any questions contact Lisa on 021 241 8362 or [email protected]

29/07/2026

Position Available

Orchard Assistant Manager – Earnscleugh
CAJ Apples is looking for an Orchard Assistant Manager to join our team. A full-time permanent position on one of our largest orchards, in Central Otago.

What you’ll be doing
CAJ Apples is looking for an Orchard Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position on one of our largest orchards, based in the beautiful Central Otago.

Key Responsibilities
Assist and support the Orchard Manager to provide complete maintenance of the orchard in a husbandry-like manner with due regard to industry best practice.

Key responsibilities include: training and supervising staff; coordinating orchard teams across key seasonal operations (pruning, thinning, harvest); monitoring irrigation, crop health, pests and diseases, assist with harvest planning, ensuring machinery readiness and smooth fruit flow; operating machinery; keeping accurate records for all aspects supporting compliance with the Health and Safety legislation, and all company policies.

What you’ll bring
• Proven experience operating orchard or farm machinery.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in horticulture or agriculture.
• A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and getting the job done right.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Expertise in tree husbandry and people management
• Knowledge of pest control, disease management, and chemical use
• A full, current driver’s licence
• Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks
What we offer
• Permanent, full-time role
• Enjoy variety, autonomy, and opportunities to develop your career in horticulture.
• Friendly and supportive company and team culture
• Pay scale – from $28 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

Who we are
CAJ Apples is a successful pipfruit business in Central Otago New Zealand, operating since 1960, known for its family values and growing premium apples, which are exported across the globe.

Our biggest asset, and focus is on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

Applications close Friday 14 August 2026, please send in a CV and cover letter.
Any questions contact Lisa on 021 241 8362 or [email protected]

29/07/2026

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Earnscleugh and Hollandia Orchards

CAJ APPLES is offering permanent positions in our Alexandra orchards for experienced, and new to industry workers.

Description
CAJ Apples is a successful pipfruit business in Central Otago New Zealand, operating since 1960, known for its family values and growing premium apples, which are exported across the globe.

Our biggest asset, and focus is on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

We are offering positions in our Alexandra orchards for people who are looking for an opportunity to be part of our passionate team.

Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in a growing industry.

We currently have positions available for:
1. Experienced staff looking for a career change or a step up.
2. New entrants who are willing to learn and receive training in the Apple industry.

This is a permanent role, and full training will be given.

If you have any of the following, then we could have the job for you:
• Are proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Have excellent manual dexterity
• Have a good standard of health and fitness for outside work & heavy lifting
• Have a current drivers licence
• Have previous hands-on orchard experience
• A general knowledge of tractors, sprayers and all other orchard machinery
• Basic knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation systems

Please forward your application, including a CV and covering letter to:
HR
CAJ Apples
33 Moa Flat Road
Ettrick, 9572
and/or
[email protected]

Please note Applications close Friday 14 August 2026.

If you have any questions, please email Lisa at [email protected]

15/07/2026

Thanks everyone, all sorted!

Travelling to Dunedin today?

Hi,
we have a wee parcel needing to get to Dunedin today, is anyone travelling to Dunedin and can help us out?
If you can, please ring Lisa 021 241 8362.

thanks
Lisa

14/07/2026

CAJ APPLES
Winter Pruners Wanted - Fixed Term

CAJ is a successful pipfruit business in Central Otago, New Zealand, known for growing premium apples, which are exported across the globe.

Our biggest asset and focus on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

We are offering positions in our Alexandra orchards for people who are looking for an opportunity to be part of our passionate team.

We currently have positions available for Winter Pruners. These are fixed term positions, with an end date of early September (approx.).

There is accommodation onsite, available through application.

Please forward your expressions of interest, including a CV and covering letter to:

HR Advisor
CAJ Apples
33 Moa Flat Road
Ettrick, 9572
and/or
[email protected]

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

14/07/2026

CAJ APPLES

Grow Your Career

CAJ is a successful pipfruit business in Central Otago, New Zealand, known for growing premium apples, which are exported across the globe.

Our biggest asset and focus on the wellbeing and health of our staff, making CAJ an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

We are offering positions in our Alexandra orchards for people who are looking for an opportunity to be part of our passionate team.

Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in a growing industry.

We currently have positions available for:
1. Experienced staff looking for a career change or a step up.
2. New entrants who are willing to learn and receive training in the Apple industry.
3. Tractor Drivers, Sprayer Operators, experience preferred.
Would consider semi-retired individuals looking for an opportunity with part time hours.

Please forward your expressions of interest, including a CV and covering letter to:

HR Advisor
CAJ Apples
33 Moa Flat Road
Ettrick, 9572
and/or
[email protected]

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

13/01/2026

JOB VACANCIES CAJ APPLES

JOB VACANCIES
At CAJ Apples we have many employment opportunities, mostly seasonal but some year-round. At present we have the following vacancies.

SEASONAL PACKHOUSE WORK FEBRUARY - JUNE
Monday - Friday 7am – 4.30pm
We are now looking for staff wishing to work in our packhouse for the 2026 season.

Now is the time to go to our webpage www.cajapples.co.nz and start applying. It's easy - fill in a few details and we will be in touch.

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER
From now until the end of the apple harvest CAJ requires a truck driver. This is a full-time seasonal position.
Must have a class 5 licence.
Please email [email protected] for more information