careers
Looking for a fulfilling job as part of a great team?
Connings is a family-owned and -operated business and we are proud to cultivate a workplace that values great attitude, teamwork and community spirit right here in the beautiful Nelson Tasman region.
If this sounds like you, take a look at our current opportunities below – we'd love to hear from you.
"The development of Connings is largely about developing people – not just to grow vegetables but to grow within themselves and within the business."
– Simon Conning
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
generalist operator - planting
Full Time - 45 hours
We’re looking for a capable and motivated Generalist Operator to join our team, with a primary focus on planting operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with machinery, being outdoors, and contributing to a busy and productive farming operation.
You’ll spend much of your time operating modern planting equipment, while also supporting other farm operations as needed throughout the season.
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
agricultural sprayer operator
Full Time - 45 hours
Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and being part of a team that helps keep a productive growing operation running smoothly? We’re looking for a reliable and detail-focused Agricultural Sprayer Operator to join our team.
This is a key role supporting crop health and productivity through careful and responsible application of crop protection products and related field tasks.
Connings Market Garden, Appleby
parsley picker
Full Time - 45 hours
Do you enjoy hands-on work, being active during your day, and working as part of a supportive team? We’re looking for a reliable Parsley Picker to join our harvesting team.
This is a full-time role working primarily in the field harvesting parsley, with some time supporting the pack shed during busy periods.
Connings Food Market, Appleby and Nelson
SHOP/Produce AssistantS
Full Time / Part Time
Step into the heart of one of NZ’s busiest fresh produce stores!
We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic, hands-on Shop/Produce Assistants to join our teams in Appleby and Nelson. If you enjoy staying active, love helping customers, and thrive in a busy, friendly team, this is the role for you! At Conning’s, our large-scale growing operation means we deliver unbeatable freshness, quality, and value straight from our fields to our customers.
Connings Food Market, Nelson
shift leader
Full Time
Bring your energy to one of NZ’s busiest fresh produce stores!
Are you a positive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? At Connings, our large-scale market garden brings unbeatable freshness, quality, and value straight from our fields to our customers — and we need someone to help lead our retail team to deliver it every day.
This is your chance to join a busy, customer-focused store where no two days are the same.
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