Agricultural Machinery Operator - Otago (Permanent, Training)

Black Sands Immigration Consulting Ltd; Waitaki Bridge; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Training in agricultural machinery

Hands-on role in busy farming ops

Otago-based position

Competitive hourly pay ($28–$35)

Job summary

We are seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago, New Zealand. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and other seasonal machinery, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Candidates should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience, a good safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Have agricultural study; or
• At least two years of work experience in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and associated 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

We are seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago, New Zealand. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and other seasonal machinery, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Candidates should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience, a good safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors and as part of a team.