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

Graduate Horticultural Assistant

  • Full Time

We’re seeking a Graduate Horticultural Assistant to join our thriving market garden business on the Waimea Plains.

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

People and Culture Manager

  • Full Time

Connings is seeking a passionate People and Culture Manager to help lead our growing team.

Retail Supervisor

Connings Pop Up, Nelson

  • Full Time

Connings is seeking a Retail Supervisor to lead our checkout team and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction in the Nelson Pop Up store.

 Produce supervisor

Connings Pop Up, Nelson

  • Full Time

Connings is seeking a Produce Supervisor to lead our dedicated Produce team in the Nelson Pop Up store. 

Produce assistant

Connings Pop Up, Nelson

  • Full Time and Part Time

Connings is seeking Produce Assistants to stock our fresh produce in the Nelson Pop Up store.

 Produce assistant

Connings Food Market, Appleby

  • Part Time

Connings is seeking Produce Assistants to stock our fresh produce in the Appleby store.

Grocery supervisor

Connings Food Market, Appleby

  • Full Time

Connings Food Market is looking for a Grocery Supervisor to support the Grocery Manager in leading our grocery team and providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers at the Appleby store.

Packhouse assistant

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

  • Full Time

We’re seeking a Packhouse Assistant to join our thriving market garden business on the Waimea Plains.

Produce dispatch assistant

Connings Market Garden, Appleby

  • Full Time

We’re seeking a Produce dispatch assistant to join our thriving market garden business on the Waimea Plains.

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We have exciting job opportunities available across both of our stores! If you're eager to grow with us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us! https://www.connings.co.
Thank you all for your patience. The power is back up and running in our Appleby store. We are now back open to our normal hours today, closing at 5:30pm. We look forward to seeing you back in store! 🌱
HOT PRICES 🌱 Valid from 18/01/25 - 19/01/25 *These Specials are valid across both stores
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From our Connings family to yours, we want to thank all of our amazing customers for your support this year! 🌟 Whether you’ve shopped with us, shared your feedback, or backed us along the way, we truly appreciate it. Opening our Nelson store
Day 7 of our Christmas Giveaways! 🎉 For our last day of our week of giveaways, we have a bonus giveaway! @churbolbbq has kindly gifted us their slow-cooked pulled brisket, pork and lamb. This giveaway will have FIVE winners, each receiving 2 packet
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