Horticulture New Zealand
Government Relations ServicesWellington, New Zealand51-200 Employees
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is a levy-funded organization that represents and advocates for more than 4,300 commercial fruit and vegetable growers across New Zealand. It works to influence policy and support innovation that benefits the broader growing sector. The organization coordinates a network of about 20 affiliated product groups and over 30 local and regional grower associations, connecting growers with sector-wide initiatives. Its staff operate from a central office in Wellington and in growing regions around the country, reflecting its national scope. In this industry, HortNZ sits within government relations services, serving as a bridge between growers and policymakers while aligning sector efforts across the supply chain. In March 2026, HortNZ partnered with Onions New Zealand Inc to establish a refined industry structure involving Onions NZ, Process Vegetables NZ, TomatoesNZ and Vegetables NZ, with HortNZ providing support.