Tractor Operator
Are you looking for a new direction?
Like operating a wide range of machines and vehicles?
We have an opportunity for an all-round machinery operator to join our 100+ hectare blueberry farm in Hastings.
No one day is ever the same at Gourmet Blueberries as a machinery operator. One day you may be involved in ground preparation or planting with a John Deere or hedge trimming and spraying with our overrow Pellenc. We’re looking for an experienced operator to assist across multiple areas of our operation and not mind driving a mix of modern and older machinery.
If you’re not operating machinery, you’ll be mucking in with whatever else needs to be done, including general maintenance such as mowing.
Skills required:- 2+ years proven operator experience across a range of tractors; narrow to large
- Comfortable performing basic maintenance of implements & machinery
- Look after our gear well
- Pellenc experience (or willing to learn if not)
- Available to work nights at times
- Full drivers licence
- Punctual & reliable
- Proactive about health and safety
A good work ethic and positive attitude will see you progress in our growing company. We can offer you a permanent position with stable full-time hours and an attractive hourly rate that matches your operating experience.
Please note that a pre-employment drug test and criminal conviction check is part of the recruitment process.
Applications close 22 August 2025