Tractor and Machinery Operator - ref. z97318203

placeHastings calendar_month25/07/2025

We are looking for experienced tractor drivers and agriculture machinery operators to join us for the upcoming squash season between September/October 2025 through to May 2026 on a Fixed Term basis.

There are various roles during cultivation including tractor operation, bike spraying and truck driving (Class 4) with Hiab. In the new year you will be operating John Deere tractors with forks as a part of the harvest team.

Applicants should:

Have experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
Have a current Full NZ Drivers License (Class 4 desirable, not necessary)
Be mechanically minded
Reliable, capable and positive attitude and ready to roll up your sleeves
Take pride in machinery operation and maintenance
Adaptable and comfortable to work alone and within a team
Be able to work weekends and long hours
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Other types of practical experience are welcome, if you have an eagerness to learn.

What we have to offer:

Professional operation
A variety of work and opportunity to build on your knowledge
Modern John Deere tractors and machinery
Trimble and Greenstar systems
Small, hardworking team

Applicants must have either NZ Residency or hold a current valid NZ Work Visa.

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