Growing Future Horticulturalists Internship

Get paid to learn. Experience horticulture first-hand. Discover where it could take you.
Mr Apple is looking for two Year 12 students moving into Year 13 in 2027 to join our Growing Future Horticulturalists Internship Programme.
This paid internship is an opportunity to experience the journey of an apple from orchard to market while gaining practical workplace experience and exploring career pathways across horticulture, science, technology, engineering and business.
What you’ll be doing:
Your internship combines hands-on work experience with opportunities to learn from people working across different parts of Mr Apple.
Spend three weeks working alongside our orchard teams from 1 December to 22 December 2026
Return during the Term 1 school holidays in 2027 for one week of post-harvest experience
Gain exposure to our packhouses, coolstores and other areas of the business
Discover the variety of careers available within horticulture
Meet industry professionals and learn about their career journeys
Take part in weekly mentoring and development check-ins
Build confidence, communication skills and practical workplace experience
Complete an end-of-programme presentation and receive a certificate of completion
What you'll bring
You don't need previous horticulture experience. We're looking for students who are keen to learn, get involved and make the most of the opportunity.
A current Year 12 student entering Year 13 in 2027
Based in Hawke's Bay
Curious, motivated and willing to learn
Reliable and committed to completing the programme
Positive and comfortable communicating with different people
Interested in horticulture, agriculture, science, engineering, technology or business
What we offer
Paid, real-world work experience while you're still at school
Exposure to the full apple journey from orchard to post-harvest
Mentoring, development and connections with people working in the industry
An opportunity to explore future study and career options within a modern and innovative industry
How to apply
As part of your online application, we'll ask you to:
Provide the details of a school support person (teacher, careers advisor, dean, coach, mentor or tutor).
Answer the question: "Why do you want to participate in the GFH Internship?"
Our selection process includes an online application, phone screening, interview and a check-in with your nominated school support person before the final two interns are selected.
Applications close 30 October 2026.