Kelston Orchards And Packhouse

30/07/2025

Celebrating Vanuatu's 45th year of Independence with our RSE staff today!

04/02/2025

Our very first container last week, heading out the gate for the 2025 season. A delicious new variety A1, destined for Vietnam. An earlier start to our season this year with the weather, ripening the fruit a week or so earlier than last year.

17/12/2024

Thinking of all our colleagues and their families back home in Vanautu following the large earthquake yesterday. We hope you are all safe 💕

21/10/2024

The bees have been busy and our thinning season is sneaking up fast!

Apple Thinning Jobs - available soon! Come to the office to apply. Kelston Orchards, 49 Ormond Road, Hastings.

The role of the job is to follow the instructions of the orchard manager or team supervisor to thin apples to the specific requirements. This role involves ladder work and a good level of fitness to climb up and down the ladder.

This job requires at least 40 hours of work a week and over 6 days.
Requirements for this role include: Fit, strong, good understanding of English, good communication skills, good work ethic and reliable. Reliable transport to get you to 49 Ormond Rd prior to the start time and we can offer transport to other orchards if required.

17/05/2024

We had a great night on Wednesday night, celebrating our mens group at their Vakameasina Graduation. Great to see what they have been learning and excited to see where their new knowledge will take them. Ka pai te mahi!

09/04/2024

Some of our RSE staff have begun a Vakameasina course learning about life skills, budgeting, digital literacy, health and nutrition. A great opportunity to gain some new skills and knowledge, while out here working in New Zealand.

13/02/2024

A year after Cyclone Gabrielle, we stand together on February 14th to honour Hawke’s Bay's resilience and community spirit.

Join us:

🕊️ Observe a minute's silence: Wherever you are at midday on 14 Feb, pause with us to reflect.

🏘️ Attend local services: Be part of the commemorative events across the region to share in our collective journey of recovery.

🤝 Support community initiatives: Engage with the various community-led gatherings that embody our unity and strength.

Hastings Commemoration Service
📅 Wednesday, 14 February
⏰ Time: 11:30 am
📍 Civic Square, Hastings CBD

For more details on services and how to participate, visit ➡️ www.hawkesbaytogether.co.nz

13/02/2024

JOB VACANCIES - IMMEDIATE START

We have vacancies for packers in our Apple Packhouse. Come join the team!

PACKHOUSE hours Monday - Friday 7.30am til 5.30pm AND Saturday 7.30am til 3pm

Apply at the office - 49 Ormond Road, Hastings

05/02/2024

The first of the 2024 Apple Harvest season. Regal Galas destined for the local market. Keep an eye out at your local supermarket.

03/02/2024

21/01/2024

JOB VACANCIES - starting early February
The upcoming apple harvest season kicks off early February. We are now taking applications for picking and packhouse roles for the 2024 season.

PACKHOUSE hours - starting early February
Monday - Friday 7.30am til 5.30pm AND Saturday 7.30am til 3pm
We have vacancies for packers, stacker, boxers, forklift roles and a cleaner.

PICKERS - starting mid February
Monday - Friday 8am til 4.30pm, flexible on negotiation AND half day Saturday

Please come into the office to apply: 49 Ormond Road (Oak Avenue), Twyford, Hastings