We are New Zealand owned and based, and our core business is based on providing quality post-harvest services to kiwifruit and avocado growers.

We provide packing and coolstorage services, and on-the-ground orchard support.

On the back of excellent results for our growers over several years, we have grown to become the fifth largest post-harvest operator in the kiwifruit industry, and are already the largest post-harvest operator in the avocado industry.

Our Vision

Grow shareholder value by helping our growers achieve the highest possible returns.

Our Mission

To offer our growers and marketers a range of innovative, cost competitive and value adding services.

Our Goals

1. Help our growers grow lots of high value fruit
2. Harvest our growers fruit at the optimum condition with utmost care and diligence
3. Pack for the best value, locking in quality and minimising waste
4. Support our marketers to achieve the highest possible returns

At Apata we are gearing up for our biggest kiwifruit season ever and we need energetic, fun and reliable people to join our teams at our Turntable Hill  Road (10 minutes north of Tauranga) and Pyes Pa facilities. 

We need:

• packers • graders • stackers • tray prep • strappers • weights & counts

No experience is necessary for these roles and full training will be provided.

We also need experienced:

• quality controllers • document clerks • repackers • bin tip operators • forklift drivers • tray makers • tray checkers • EDI operators • EAN operators • trainee quality controllers •  floor supervisors • sizer operators •  grading supervisors •  production supervisors

We’ll give you:

• competitive pay rates 

• flexible shift options, including a night shift

• awesome fun team environment

• opportunities to learn from the best in the business!

• awesome giveaways to be won 

Like to know more?

Call us now on 0800 427 282, email us at employment@apata.co.nz or come into our Turntable Hill Road or Pyes Pa site to apply in person.

We are often asked why our results for growers are so consistently strong. Every link in our operation is geared towards ensuring the optimum outcome, and providing our growers and customers with the confidence they need to plan for the future.

Join the Apata Team of Growers and be the next link in our chain.

Phone 07 552 0911 to speak to our Kiwifruit and Avocado Grower Services Team.