Are you a warm, organised, and tech-savvy administrator who enjoys the outdoors and thrives in a people-focused environment? We’re offering a unique opportunity to join one of our Napier or Hastings-based orchards in a varied, hands-on role that blends administration with pastoral care. This is your chance to become part of a supportive, diverse, and high-performing team at Mr Apple—New Zealand’s largest fully integrated apple grower and exporter. What you'll be doing: In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside the Orchard Manager to provide professional administrative support across payroll, recruitment, compliance, and general office tasks. You’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth operations while helping foster a welcoming environment for our Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) team. At Mr Apple, we value genuine connection, so building strong relationships with people from all walks of life is essential. Key Responsibilities: Efficiently manage orchard administration, documentation, and correspondence Coordinate recruitment processes and onboarding records Accurately process payroll using Croptracker and Zambion Support RSE programme logistics and foster positive worker experiences Maintain workplace safety standards and participate in training initiatives Provide general office support including answering calls, responding to emails, and running errands What you'll bring: At least 2 years of administration experience Confidence using Microsoft Office and a solid grasp of operational systems Excellent time management, attention to detail, and prioritisation skills Strong communication and relationship-building abilities Flexibility to support occasional after-hours or weekend work Full New Zealand driver’s licence Legal right to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks Experience in horticulture or a non-office-based setting is a plus What We Offer: A values-driven team culture that embraces honesty, diversity, and collaboration A mix of indoor and outdoor work—where no two days are the same The chance to be part of one of Hawke’s Bay’s largest employers And yes, free apples year-round