Agricultural Machinery Operator — Field Tech & Harvesting

Drummond And Etheridge; Otago; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Training in machinery operation

Hands-on role in busy farming

Job summary

Drummond And Etheridge in Otago is seeking an Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating tractors and harvesting machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

You will bring practical agricultural experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. The position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to develop skills across a range of machinery in

Qualifications

• Relevant agricultural study or at least two years of practical work experience in agriculture.
• Ability to operate tractors and harvesting machinery safely.
• Willingness to work outdoors and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and associated agricultural implements.
• Operate harvesting machinery.
• Operate sprayers and crop application machinery.
• Operate balers and other seasonal machinery.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work safely around staff, vehicles, machinery and crops.
• Assist with other machinery-related duties when required.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Outdoors work

Education

Agricultural study

Two years agriculture experience

Tools

Tractors

Harvesting equipment

Job description

Drummond And Etheridge in Otago is seeking an Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating tractors and harvesting machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

You will bring practical agricultural experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. The position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to develop skills across a range of machinery in