Graduate Field Technicians
Kick-start your horticulture career with a paid seasonal graduate role in Hawke’s Bay, gaining hands-on experience across orchards, quality, research and innovation.
About us
Here at T&G Global we're passionate about growing healthier futures. Our story began 125 years ago and today our 2,000 people are located in 13 countries, where we grow, market, sell and distribute high-quality fresh produce to customers in more than 60 countries.
Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.
Looking to kick-start your career in horticulture? We have four exciting Graduate Internship opportunities within our Technical & Quality Team based in Hawke's Bay.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop practical skills that will set you up for success after university. No two days are the same, with a mix of office-based work and time spent out in the orchards learning about fruit production, quality systems, research, and innovation.
The internship is a full-time seasonal opportunity running from November 2026 through to March 2027.
What we're looking for
You don't need previous horticulture experience as full training will be provided. We're looking for enthusiastic people who are keen to learn and get stuck in.
You'll ideally be:
Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, Food Science, Environmental Science, or a related field
Positive, motivated, and eager to learn
Comfortable with a mix of indoor and outdoor work
Physically capable of working in orchard environments
Detail-oriented and organised
A strong team player with good communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Able to arrange your own transport - restricted or full licence required
What's in it for you?
$29.90 per hour
Valuable industry experience with one of New Zealand's leading horticultural businesses
A variety of work across orchards, quality assurance, data collection, and technical projects
Exposure to innovative technologies, systems, and equipment
On-the-job training, mentoring, and support from an experienced team
Opportunities to build industry connections and practical skills for your future career
A fun, supportive team environment where you'll learn something new every day
All we ask is that you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, reliable transport, and a commitment to being drug-free.
If you're looking for a summer role that offers real-world experience, professional development, and a chance to be part of New Zealand's thriving horticulture industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your future with us! 🍎🌱
Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.
We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.
- Team
- Growing
- Locations
- Hastings
- Employment type
- Full-time
Our current vacancies
Grow your career with us
Help us grow healthier futures, and your own too.
At T&G, you do more than join a company. You grow healthier futures. Not only your own future, but everyone and everything around you – your whānau, community and our natural environment.
This single purpose – to grow healthier futures – is what gets us out of bed every morning and why we do what we do.
How we make this happen is through our 2,000+ people. It takes a diverse range of great people, united by our energy, care, creativity and drive, to grow, distribute and sell delicious fresh fruit and vegetables to Kiwis and consumers around the world. And with our incredible 124-year history, we’re passionate about growing an even stronger and better T&G for generations to come.
If you’d like to be part of our exciting journey, come and join us. We offer unlimited opportunities to grow your future with us.
About T&G Global
Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.