Machinery Operator
The opportunity has come up for a fixed term position - ‘machinery operator’ on our family sheep and beef operation covering 714ha on 2 properties 10 minutes apart at Pukerau, 10 minutes out of Gore.
We make 1000 - 1500 bales of hay/baleage annually. We also do our own cultivating and sowing of 150-200 ha of summer and winter feed per year plus an extensive regrassing programme.
This is a Machinery operator position with additional general/stock work available as well.
Variety of tasks but will include:- Cultivation and sowing including discing, power harrowing and drilling
- Regrassing, direct drilling with our air seeder roller drill
- Hay and Baleage making, mowing with front mower, raking, baling and wrapping
- Spraying
- Fertiliser Spreading (3ptl and bulky)
- Tractor and tip trailer work
Ideal applicant would be a NZ resident with previous machinery experience and can keep gear well maintained.
Class 2 or 5 licence could be an advantage but not essential.
This position would run from the end of September to mid-April with possibility of longer for the right candidate.
This can be a drive in position or there is a 4-bedroom house available on farm.If interested send a cover letter and a CV with 2 references to gjheslipfarming@gmail.com
Or contact James 027 3404379