Agricultural Machinery Operator — Full-Time Farm Role

Macwilliams Dairies Ltd; Otago; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in machinery operation

Permanent, full-time employment

Otago-based work location

Job summary

Macwilliams Dairies Ltd in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join a busy farming operation. The role is permanent and full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours, based in Otago and focused on operating a range of agricultural machinery.

Applicants should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Flexibility for peak periods and outdoor work is required.

Qualifications

• Agricultural study or at least two years of practical work experience in agriculture.
• Must be able to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliability, punctuality and hardworking approach.
• Comfortable working outdoors around machinery.
• Good attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Agricultural study

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a strong focus on operating agricultural machinery used across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, we guarantee a minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants must have a good understanding of agriculture gained through either relevant agricultural study or at least two years of practical work experience in an agricultural environment.

Key Tasks

• Operating tractors and associated agricultural implements
• Operating harvesting machinery
• Operating sprayers and crop application machinery
• Operating balers and other seasonal agricultural machinery
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Working safely around staff, vehicles, machinery and crops
• Assisting with other machinery-related agricultural duties when required

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Poven a gricultural study; or
• At least two years of work experience in agriculture

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Be reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Have a genuine interest in agricultural machinery and farming operations
• Be comfortable working outdoors and around machinery
• Take instructions well and be willing to learn new skills
• Have good attention to detail
• Be safety-conscious
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Be flexible during busy seasonal periods
• Be willing to work additional hours, weekends or public holidays when required during peak periods

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• Work based in Otago
• Training in agricultural machinery operation
• The opportunity to operate and develop skills across a range of agricultural machinery
• A practical, hands-on role within a busy farming operation