Machinery Operator

Viticultura Contracting Ltd; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viticultura Contracting Ltd in Cromwell, New Zealand, is hiring a Machinery Operator to join a leading vineyard management team. This role involves operating and maintaining vineyard equipment while ensuring optimal vine health and fruit quality.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and is ready to participate in various vineyard operations including pesticidal treatments and frost management. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive and growing viticulture business.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining tractors and other vineyard machinery.
• Knowledge of agrichemical application techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialised vineyard equipment.
• Perform agrichemical spray application operations.
• Manage frost fighting and pest control activities.

Skills

Operating vineyard equipment

Agrichemical spray application

Frost fighting

Pest control management

Job description

Join a leading vineyard management team in the heart of Central Otago wine country. Based in Cromwell, we manage premium vineyards across Central Otago and are seeking a motivated Machinery Operator to help deliver exceptional vineyard performance and fruit quality. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to be part of a progressive and growing viticulture business. As a Machinery Operator, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day execution of vineyard operations, working closely with clients and our management team to ensure vines are healthy, productive, and performing at their best throughout the season.

Roles include but is not limited to:

• Operating, maintaining and calibrating specialised vineyard equipment (tractor, mower, sprayer, mulcher, sweeper, trimmer, leaf plucker, pre pruner, cultivator, net winder)
• Agrichemical spray application operations
• Managing aspects of frost fighting and pest control
• Working outdoors with variable hours and variable conditions