Cropping Operator

Southern Fresh Group; New Zealand; Remoto; NZD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stable work

Competitive pay

Training & development

Modern machinery

Team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Southern Fresh Group in New Zealand is seeking an experienced tractor operator for a practical cropping role with variety and responsibility across outdoor production areas. You will operate tractors and cropping machinery, handle soil prep, planting, seeding, spraying, crop monitoring, irrigation support, and basic machinery maintenance.

We value proven tractor experience, ability to work outdoors in all weather, and a dependable team player with a willingness to learn.

Competenze

• Proven tractor operating experience is essential.
• Cropping, horticulture or agricultural experience preferred.
• Growsafe certificate is an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Operate tractors and cropping machinery.
• Soil preparation, planting, and seeding.
• Spraying and fertiliser application where qualified.
• Crop monitoring and irrigation support.
• Basic machinery care and routine maintenance.
• Record planting, spraying and operations data using digital systems.
• Work safely and follow health and safety procedures.

Conoscenze

Tractor operation

Outdoor work

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strumenti

Growsafe certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

If you’re an experienced tractor operator looking for a practical cropping role with variety and responsibility, we’d like to hear from you.

About the Role

You will be involved in day-to-day cropping tasks across our outdoor production areas, including:

• Operating tractors and other cropping machinery
• Soil preparation, planting, and seeding
• Spraying and fertiliser application (where qualified)
• Crop monitoring and irrigation support
• Basic machinery care and routine maintenance
• Recording planting, spraying, and operational data using digital farm management systems
• Working safely and following health and safety procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Proven tractor operating experience (essential)
• Cropping, horticulture, or agricultural experience preferred
• Spraying experience and Growsafe certificate are an advantage
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Reasonable computer skills and attention to detail
• A dependable team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time employment in an essential industry
• Competitive pay based on skills and experience
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern machinery and well-maintained equipment
• Supportive team environment with consistent hours

Please note: Only candidates with current New Zealand working rights will be considered for this role.