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Operations Manager
We’re seeking an Operations Manager who brings transferable skills, industry know-how, and a passion for growing high-quality fruit. Competitive remuneration package.
Envy Apples Ready for Harvest
The anticipation is building here at Fairfield Orchards in Riwaka as our ENVY apples near the moment of harvest! While the orchard looks peaceful at first glance, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to ensure we bring you the best quality fruit.
Quality Controller
We have a position available for an experienced Quality Controller for the 2025 Harvest season. The position will be full-time and fixed term beginning in February 2025 and ending upon completion of the Harvest Season in June.
Managing Canker Disease in Our Orchards
Disease control is crucial for maintaining a healthy orchard, ensuring each tree thrives and ultimately yields more apples. Just like any living organism, apple trees can get sick too.
Nelson Young Grower of the Year 2024
Farrah Richards Triumphs as Nelson Young Grower of the Year 2024. This annual competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers from the Nelson region.
Horticultural Apprentice
Horticultural Cadet: Learn While you Work & Earn Joining Fairfield Orchards as a Horticultural Apprentice presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about pursuing a
Let’s meet some of our orchard customers!
While taking a break in Europe in September, our company directors managed to squeeze in a visit to one of their Pink Lady™ customers in Cavaillon, France.
Our Pink Lady™ Apples – World Famous in Europe!
While taking a break in Europe in September, our company directors managed to squeeze in a visit to one of their Pink Lady™ customers in Cavaillon, France.
Spring has Sprung
The apple trees are in full bloom, heavy with blossom and a promise of a bountiful crop to come. If you’d be interested in seasonal
General Orchard Hands
We have full-time permanent employment available for General Orchard Hands. The work you do will vary depend on your skills and experience.
Orchard Supervisors
We have full-time permanent employment available for Orchard Supervisors. The work is varied and changes throughout the year.
Building for the Future – The Future is here
Building for the Future – The Future Is Here A truely epic construction project takes us into the future… After more than 8 months of
Only a few weeks away now!
Harvest ’23 is only weeks away! Ready, set, grow… They have a little more growing to do but these deliciously sweet Premier Star apples are
Building for the Future – New Plant Arrives
The refit of the Packhouse continues… Christmas comes early as the new plant and equipment arrives ready for installation. It might not be much to
Building for the Future – Packhouse Refit
Building for the Future – Packhouse Refit Increased production from our redeveloped orchards means more capacity is needed to get the fruit packed and delivered
Looking for seasonal work? The summer picking season has begun!
Time to start apple picking! First up our high colour royal gala varieties! We have seasonal work available. If you have ever picked apples before
Hail Nets – Proactive Crop Protection
With growing conditions changing over the last decade & Hail becoming more of a frequent occurrence, Fairfield Orchards has been proactive in protecting our crop
Pink Lady Apple Cake With Hazelnut Caramel Topping Recipe
20 mins to prepare // 1 hour, 10 mins to cook // Serves 10 YOU WILL NEED 200g – Skinless hazelnuts 200g – Butter at