Agricultural Machinery Operator - Otago (Permanent)

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

Job summary

Westport Deep Sea Fishing School seeks an Agricultural Machinery Operator to join the farming operation in Otago. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating agricultural machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants should have agriculture knowledge from study or two years of practical experience; the role offers training in machinery operation and a hands-on environment in a busy farming operation.

Qualifications

• Applicant should have knowledge of agriculture gained through relevant agricultural study or practical work experience.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and hardworking attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different machinery and seasonal workloads.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and 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 agricultural duties as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Punctuality

Interest in agricultural machinery

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Agriculture study

Job description

Westport Deep Sea Fishing School seeks an Agricultural Machinery Operator to join the farming operation in Otago. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating agricultural machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants should have agriculture knowledge from study or two years of practical experience; the role offers training in machinery operation and a hands-on environment in a busy farming operation.