Skilled Agricultural Machine Operators

placeRotorua calendar_month12/05/2026

A.T. Cook Contracting Limited is a well-established agricultural contracting business based in Atiamuri that services the wider Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Central Plateau regions.

We run a well-maintained modern fleet of Fendt and John Deere tractors along with JCB loaders, Claas harvesters, Scania trucks and a wide range of implements.

We are looking for skilled machine operators & class 4 & 5 truck drivers with a passion for the industry who are keen to learn & take on new challenges.

We would like to fill the following positions with operators (but not limited to):

Licensed class 4 & 5 truck drivers
Claas Harvesters
McHale Fusion Balers
Quad Rakes
Triple Mowers
JCB 435 Loaders
2 Rotor Rake
Tractor & Bin

Your duties will include.

Operating machinery safely & efficiently
Weekend work during peak season
Maintaining machinery to a high standard

Applicants with the following please do not hesitate to apply.

Minimum 3 years’ experience operating large scale machinery on steep terrain
Drug free
Conviction Free
Willingness to learn
Be a team player
Positive attitude towards health & safety

A.T. Cook Contracting can offer the successful applicants a competitive hourly rate along with the opportunity to progress within the company with further training & the right attitude.

Applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa to apply

These roles are fixed term with a minimum of 30 hours per week & pay $27 NZD per hour depending on experience.

Should you think this is for you please do not hesitate apply now.

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