Agricultural Machinery Operator - Full-Time Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Machinery operation training

Skill development across machinery

Hands-on farming role

Job summary

Macwilliams Dairies Ltd in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator for a permanent, full-time role focused on operating day-to-day and seasonal farming machinery. Minimum 30 hours guaranteed.

Applicants should have proven agricultural knowledge or at least two years of practical farming experience, plus a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Training provided, with the chance to develop skills across a range of equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven agricultural study or at least two years in agriculture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of farming operations and fieldwork.
• Commitment to safety and careful work around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and agricultural implements.
• Operate harvesting equipment.
• 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 duties when required.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Agricultural study

2+ years agriculture experience

Job description

Macwilliams Dairies Ltd in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator for a permanent, full-time role focused on operating day-to-day and seasonal farming machinery. Minimum 30 hours guaranteed.

Applicants should have proven agricultural knowledge or at least two years of practical farming experience, plus a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Training provided, with the chance to develop skills across a range of equipment.