Are you a recent graduate ready to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced agricultural business?

We are a leading commercial nursery based in Wellington, specializing in the propagation of premium blueberry and avocado plants for both local and international markets. Our business is driven by innovation, quality, and a passionate team committed to excellence across the entire value chain.

The EFN Graduate Program is an intensive 12-month growth journey designed to provide broad exposure across our operations and kick-start your career as the next generation of agricultural leaders.

🌿 About the Program

This structured, hands-on program runs for 1 year, including a 3-month probation period, and is designed to give you meaningful exposure to every key function within our business.

You will rotate through and gain practical experience in:

🔬 Tissue Culture Laboratory

• Micropropagation techniques
• Sterile laboratory processes
• Quality control and plant health management

🚜 Operations

• Workflow optimization
• Resource planning
• Process improvement in a high-volume environment

🚛 Logistics

• Plant dispatch and supply chain coordination
• Cold chain and export processes
• Inventory management

📈 Marketing

• Customer engagement
• Market research and positioning
• Supporting local and international client relationships

🌱 Research & Development

• Trial management
• Cultivar evaluation
• Continuous improvement initiatives

🌳 Production

• Nursery propagation systems
• Orchard establishment projects
• Field-level execution and supervision

📊 Data Analysis & Systems

• Production data interpretation
• Systems optimization
• Performance tracking and reporting

🌟 What Makes This Opportunity Special?

• Exposure to the full agricultural value chain
• Hands-on learning in a commercially driven, growing business
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Real responsibility and ownership from early on
• Opportunity to work in a business serving international markets

This is not a “shadowing” program — you will be actively involved in projects and decision-making processes.

🎓 Who Should Apply?

We are looking for graduates with degrees in fields such as:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Plant Science
• Agronomy
• Biotechnology
• Engineering
• Supply Chain / Logistics
• Data Science or related disciplines
• Commerce

You should be:

• Energetic and self-driven
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented yet able to see the bigger picture
• Willing to work both in the field and in technical environments
• Passionate about agriculture and innovation

🚀 Future Growth

At the end of the program, there is an opportunity for the role to become permanent, depending on performance and mutual fit. Our goal is to develop long-term leaders within the business.

If you’re ready to launch your career in a high-growth agricultural environment where you will gain unmatched exposure and practical experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and grow with us. 🌱