Farm Tractor/Machinery Operator - Hastings
Apatu Farms is a family-owned agribusiness. Our operations are diverse, encompassing pipfruit, viticulture, vegetable cropping, export onions, transport/logistic and dairy farming.
Our Plantation Dairy site is based in Ongaonga, Hawkes Bay. We have up to 2000 cows at peak, a 60 bale rotary, twice a year calving ('Spring': July-Oct/Nov and 'Autumn': January-April) and all-year milking. We are busy! And to help us get things done we have a great team of 15+ people onsite as well as support from the wider Apatu Farms team.
About the role:We are looking for a permanent full-time Tractor/Machinery Operator to support our Plantation Dairy team. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will support the day to day machinery-related activities including completing all feed-out related tasks for our herd.
You will also support some general farm related tasks from time to time to assist the wider team to optimise the farm’s performance. Please note this role is not part of the milking team.
The other key bits:- Great team and supportive environment
- Work is completed on a 6:2 rostered basis
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
About you:
- You hold a current driver’s licence and confident with operating tractors and other farm-related equipment
- Previous experience working in dairy farms is a bonus but not essential
- You are a New Zealand Citizen / Resident
- Willing to get stuck in, work with a team and achieve high-quality results
Health and safety is important to us - you will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test if successful in being offered the role.
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https://www.apatufarms.co.nz/position/farm-tractor-operator/