Farm Machinery Operator — Hands-On Training & Growth

Pgg Wrightson; 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

Job summary

Pgg Wrightson in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation. The role is permanent and full-time, with a minimum 30 hours guaranteed and a focus on operating diverse machinery across day-to-day and seasonal tasks.

Applicants should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience, and a positive, safety‑conscious attitude. You will work outdoors, independently or with a team, and may be required to work extra hours

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in agriculture or a relevant agricultural qualification.
• Be reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Be safety-conscious and able to work outdoors around machinery.

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 duties as required.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hardworking

Willing to learn

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Weekend/holiday work

Education

Agricultural qualification

Two years agriculture experience

Job description

Pgg Wrightson in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation. The role is permanent and full-time, with a minimum 30 hours guaranteed and a focus on operating diverse machinery across day-to-day and seasonal tasks.

Applicants should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience, and a positive, safety‑conscious attitude. You will work outdoors, independently or with a team, and may be required to work extra hours