Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support - Te Kuiti

Ravensdown; Te Kūiti; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Aerowork in Te Kuiti is seeking a casual Aircraft Loader Driver (Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support). Based in Te Kuiti and serving the wider area, you will load and refuel fixed-wing aircraft safely and efficiently, and assist with moving loader vehicles between sites.

Flexible hours, weather dependent, weekend work. A passion for aviation or agriculture helps; training is provided if you don't yet hold a class 2 or 4 license.

Qualifications

• Previous Loader Driver or Truck Driving experience.
• Experience handling heavy machinery.
• Flexibility and availability to respond to business requirements and weather conditions.
• A commitment to safety and quality.
• An interest in Aviation or Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Load and refuel fixed-wing aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Move loader vehicles between sites.
• Carry out general mobile plant maintenance.

Skills

Loader driving

Heavy machinery

Flexibility

Safety focus

Aviation interest

Job description

About the role

Are you our next Team Member? Come and join the Team at Aerowork!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Aircraft Loader Driver (officially titled, Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support) . Based in Te Kuiti and supporting the wider surrounding area, you’ll play a key part in loading and refuelling our fixed‑wing aircraft safely and efficiently. You’ll also help move loader vehicles between sites and carry out general mobile plant maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who brings flexibility and enjoys a role where no two days are the same. Hours vary, are weather‑dependent, and will include weekend work. If you’re passionate about aviation and/or agriculture, enjoy operating heavy machinery, and thrive working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous Loader Driver or Truck Driving experience
• Experience handling heavy machinery
• Flexibility and availability to respond to business requirements and weather conditions
• A commitment to safety and quality
• An interest in Aviation or Agricuture

If you have a class 2 or 4 license and DG endorsement that's an advantage, but if not, we can provide the training to get you there as long as you have a positive, can-do attitude.

Applications Close: Monday 16 November 2026

Aerowork is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

About the company

Aerowork delivers precision aerial fertiliser application to support New Zealand’s hill-country farmers. With a nationwide fleet of 13 GPS-equipped aircraft, 38 loader trucks, and a full in-house engineering team designing and maintaining specialised aircraft components, we operate one of the most capable aerial spreading networks in the country. As a 100% Ravensdown-owned subsidiary, Aerowork plays an essential role in helping rural communities grow stronger, safer, and more productive.