Machinery & Maintenance Manager — Autonomous Farm Role

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Southland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free on-farm accommodation

Farm meat supplied

Five weeks' annual leave

Work phone

Personal locator beacon (PLB)

Autonomy and ownership

Supportive team

Job summary

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Machinery & Maintenance Manager for Jeff Farm, a 2,400-hectare Southland operation. You will own the machinery fleet, workshop, and maintenance programme, working with cadets and senior management to plan and prioritise work and drive ongoing improvements.

You’ll bring strong practical experience, clear problem-solving skills and the patience to teach others.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to teach and supervise cadets.

Responsibilities

• Manage machinery, vehicles, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Plan and undertake fencing, water reticulation, building and infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage the workshop and coordinate repairs and improvements.
• Identify practical, cost-effective solutions and prioritise maintenance requirements.
• Teach and supervise cadets as they develop practical farming skills.
• Carry out cultivation, cropping, drilling, spraying and mowing in line with the farm's agronomy plan.

Skills

Practical experience

Problem-solving

Teach cadets

Independent worker

Job description

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Machinery & Maintenance Manager for Jeff Farm, a 2,400-hectare Southland operation. You will own the machinery fleet, workshop, and maintenance programme, working with cadets and senior management to plan and prioritise work and drive ongoing improvements.

You’ll bring strong practical experience, clear problem-solving skills and the patience to teach others.