Description

Operate modern agricultural machinery across different regions in New Zealand's thriving agricultural industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern agricultural machinery including tractors with GPS
• Operate telehandlers for loading and material handling
• Operate combine harvesters during busy harvest periods
• Ground preparation and cultivation
• Silage work including raking, baling, wrapping and stacking
• Harvesting various crops
• Maintaining machinery to a high standard

Requirements

• Minimum 1 season tractor operating experience
• Confident operating tractors independently
• Full Driver Licence
• Comfortable working long hours during busy seasonal periods
• Willing to travel between regions
• Eligibility for New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

Benefits

• Airport pick-up from Christchurch International Airport
• Welcome package on arrival
• Assistance setting up NZ bank account and IRD number
• Competitive hourly rates (NZD $25-$30/hour)
• Extended hours/overtime opportunity during peak season
• Exposure to modern machinery