Machine Operator

Brown Kiwis Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Kiwis Limited is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join the team in the Bay of Plenty. The role requires operating modern agricultural tractors and machinery with accuracy and safety.

You will perform towing, cultivating, spraying, mowing, and attachment handling, plus inspections, basic servicing, and minor repairs to minimize downtime. A Class 1 license and a drug test are required.

Qualifications

• 2 year experience or level 4 qualification.
• Class 1 license or equivalent.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of modern agricultural tractors and heavy farm machinery with a high level of precision and efficiency.
• Perform advanced tractor operations including towing, cultivating, spraying, mowing, and handling attachments.
• Safely operate and control tractor mounted and trailed implements such as sprayers, mulchers, trailers, and other equipment.
• Conduct detailed pre-start, operational, and shutdown inspections to ensure machinery is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain machinery performance by checking hydraulic systems, engine condition, fluid levels, and tyre pressure.
• Carry out routine servicing and minor mechanical repairs to tractors and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and report faults promptly, coordinating with maintenance teams for timely repairs.
• Ensure all machinery is operated in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, company procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Calibrate and adjust machinery settings to suit different sites and operational requirements.
• Handle and transport farm materials using tractors, including loading, towing, and positioning equipment safely on-site.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including machinery logs, servicing reports, and daily checklists.
• Work efficiently across various farm environments, adapting machinery use to weather conditions and terrain.
• Support overall farm productivity by ensuring machinery availability, reliability, and safe operation at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment around all machinery and equipment.

Skills

Tractor operation

Machine operation

Safety-conscious

Record-keeping

Education

Level 4 qualification or 2 years experience

Job description

Brown Kiwis Limited is are looking for a experienced Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate should be able to drive modern farming tractors and other machinery.

Position: Machine Operator Pay Rate: $30 - $35 per hour Location: Bay of Plenty Employment Type: Full-time (Minimum 30 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a range of modern agricultural tractors and heavy farm machinery with a high level of precision and efficiency.
• Perform advanced tractor operations including towing, cultivating, spraying, mowing, and handling attachments.
• Safely operate and control tractor mounted and trailed implements such as sprayers, mulchers, trailers, and other equipment.
• Conduct detailed pre-start, operational, and shutdown inspections to ensure machinery is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain machinery performance by checking hydraulic systems, engine condition, fluid levels, and tyre pressure.
• Carry out routine servicing and minor mechanical repairs to tractors and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and report faults promptly, coordinating with maintenance teams for timely repairs.
• Ensure all machinery is operated in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, company procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Calibrate and adjust machinery settings to suit different sites and operational requirements.
• Handle and transport farm materials using tractors, including loading, towing, and positioning equipment safely on-site.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including machinery logs, servicing reports, and daily checklists.
• Work efficiently across various farm environments, adapting machinery use to weather conditions and terrain.
• Support overall farm productivity by ensuring machinery availability, reliability, and safe operation at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment around all machinery and equipment.

Requirements:

• 2 year experience or level 4 qualification.
• Class 1 license or equivalent.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.