2025-26 Tractor and Machine Operators
Hughes Contracting 2002 Ltd is a well-established Agricultural Contracting business located on the outskirts of Invercargill with depot in Browns near Winton as well.
We pride ourselves on our workmanship and aim to offer the best we can to our farming clients.
Our contracting services include pit silage, baling, cultivation, drilling, effluent disposal and excavation/earthworks and transport services.
We are currently looking for Tractor/Machine operators for the 2025/26 Harvest season.
We are looking for operators for the following machinery- Claas Triple mowers
- Claas 4 Rotor Rakes
- Claas 950/960 Harvesters
- JCB 435 Loaders
- McHale Fusion 3 Balers
- Cultivation equipment Reversible Ploughs, Power Harrows, Planters/Drills.
- Tractor/Machine operation
- Prepping and positioning the plant for operation
- Adjusting speed height and depth of implements
- Servicing plant and performing minor repairs as required
- Keeping all plant clean and tidy
- Keeping accurate time records
These are seasonal fixed-term positions from October 2025 until May 2026.
At least one harvest season of driving agricultural machinery (minimum of 4 months) and a full NZ driver's license or offshore equivalent is required.
We can offer:- Competitive rates of pay, modern machinery and a variety of work $30-$35 per hr.
- Assistance with accommodation.
- A friendly, positive work environment.
- A company uniform and boots
- Flexible hours to suit individuals
- Minimum of 30 hr per week
The benefits of working for us: A fun team to work with!
We are located 10mins from the Centre of Invercargill at our Waimatua depot and 10 minutes from Winton at our Browns depot.If you are motivated, have the ability to communicate well with clients and other staff members and would like to join a great team please contact us.
Invercargill is the gateway to the South of the South Island. Easy access to all tourist destinations e.g. Queenstown. Fiordland and the Catlins.
To be eligible for these positions you must have a current NZ Work Visa or be a NZ Resident.
To apply please email your current CV and at least 2 x references relevant to the position are preferred.
For more information go to: http://www.hughescontracting.co.nz