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Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplaces

Tools to do your best work

Collaborative team environment

Work with leading brands

Job summary

Landpower | CLAAS Harvest Centre in Dunedin is seeking an Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. You will work with experienced technicians in the workshop and in the field while completing a structured apprenticeship program leading to qualifications.

The role requires practical agricultural knowledge, diesel servicing experience, and a willingness to learn. A full, clean Class 1 licence is essential, with opportunities to advance as you gain skills and certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a diesel vehicle servicing and repair environment
• Willing to learn through formal training
• Full, clean Class 1 driver licence
• On‑farm machinery knowledge
• Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured apprenticeship program and achieve required qualifications
• Assemble, service and repair agricultural machinery
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and precision farming systems
• Record work and access technical information using online systems
• Work in workshop and field with experienced technicians
• Communicate with customers to keep machinery operating, especially in peak periods
• Follow health and safety procedures and keep a tidy work area

Skills

Practical agricultural knowledge

Diesel vehicle servicing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Punctual and reliable

Good communication

Computer literacy

Online systems usage

Tools

Online systems

Job description

Maritime Training for Fishing industry Jobs

Dunedin Westport Deep Sea Fishing School

Are you aged between 16-24 recently un-employed, mid to long-term unemployed orjust looking to change careers? The Westport Deepsea Fishing School could have anopportunity for you.

The Westport Deepsea Fishing School has a wide range of courses tailored to theMaritime Industry.

We are now seeking expressions of interest for our 2026 courses; The next availableintakes will be September 21st October 26th 2026. These courses are subject to age andNCEA qualification criteria.

Or are you currently in the industry and wanting to gain qualifications, check out our for a range of maritime training programs that can lead todeckhands, skippers and engineering licenses,

• Advanced Deckhand Fishing
• MEC5 and 6 Engineering licenses
• STCW Basic training programs

We can offer some of these training programs on a regular and ongoing basis throughout
the year.

Westport Deep Sea Fishing School is seeking applications for our pre-employment programs.

Re-train with industry created programs that will kick start your career in sea goingpositions on NZ owned deep sea factory ships.

Successful students are facilitated into paid employment in the seafood industry; thishowever is dependent on usual employment practices, Company and vesselavailability.

Starting wages ranging from 60 – 70k per year depending on trip lengths.

The Westport Deep Sea Fishing School is New Zealand's leading provider of pre-employment training for the maritime industry.

• Based in Westport, South Island
• Accommodation and meals provided at a weekly cost to each student
• Help to enter employment into the fishing industry for successful students
• NZQA approved programs
• Open to both female and male students
• Financial Scholarship options may be available for tuition and living costs
• Programs 8-12 weeks of engagement

Our Programs have high learning outcomes.

We are currently seeking applications for our programs.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency.

Job Description

Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
We are looking for an Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprentice to join our team in Dunedin. You will work alongside experienced Agricultural Technicians in the workshop and out in the field while completing a structured apprenticeship programme.

• Hands-on work with agricultural machinery
• Learn alongside experienced technicians
• Build practical skills and work towards a qualification
• $24-$25 per hour

What’s the job?

• Completing a structured apprenticeship programme and working towards the required qualifications
• Assembling, servicing and repairing agricultural machinery, including mowers, rakes, seeders, sprayers and combine harvesters
• Learning to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and precision farming system faults
• Using online systems to record work, access technical information and assist with fault finding
• Working in both workshop and field environments alongside experienced technicians
• Communicating with customers and helping to keep their machinery operating, particularly during busy periods
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining an organised work area

The work can be physically demanding and may involve working outdoors, travelling to customer properties and working additional hours during peak farming seasons.

About you!

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical agricultural knowledge and understands how machinery is used on-farm
• Has at least one year of experience in a diesel vehicle servicing and repair environment
• Has mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how machinery works
• Is willing to learn through formal training and hands-on experience
• Can follow instructions, ask questions and take responsibility for completing tasks
• Is punctual, reliable and honest
• Can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Is comfortable using computers and technology
• Holds a full, clean Class 1 driver licence

Why join Landpower | CLAAS Harvest Centre

At Landpower, we're committed to helping our people build rewarding careers. Whether you're developing specialist skills, growing into leadership or exploring new opportunities across our business, we'll support you every step of the way.

You'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports Australian and New Zealand agriculture
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Working with some of the world's leading agricultural machinery brands
• Modern workplaces and the tools you need to do your best work

Life at Landpower

We’ve created an environment where you'll be supported to learn, encouraged to contribute and trusted to make a difference. Our values aren't words on a wall: they guide how we work with each other, our customers and our partners every day.

• In It Together
• Front Up
• Keep Growing

If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.