Machinery Operator - Central Otago

winejobsonline.com; Otago; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonyridge Vineyard in Central Otago is seeking an experienced tractor driver and machinery operator to support daily vineyard operations. You will apply proven machinery handling skills with a strong safety focus across canopy management, mowing, spraying, trimming and harvest tasks.

Applicants should have hands-on vineyard experience, current driver's license and preferably Grow-safe certification, plus good written and spoken communication and a solid understanding of NZ occupational health

Qualifications

• Proven machinery and tractor handling skills with safety focus.
• Experience as machine operator in wine production/viticulture.
• Hands-on vineyard experience: canopy management, mowing, spraying, trimming, harvest, trellis work.
• Current driver's license; Grow-safe certification preferred.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Solid understanding of NZ health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and vineyard machinery safely.
• Assist with daily vineyard tasks across cultivation, pruning, harvest.
• Support canopy management, mowing, spraying, trimming.
• Maintain safety and compliance with NZ OHS.

Skills

Machinery operation

Tractor handling

Safety awareness

Canopy management experience

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Grow-safe certification

Job description

Stonyridge Vineyard is looking for an experienced tractor driver and machinery operator to assist in our daily vineyard operations at our Central Otago vineyard.

Applicants will need proven machinery and tractor handling skills, practical ability with a strong focus on safety.

The role will involve all facets of vineyard tasks, and require you to have good mechanical knowledge.

You will have previous experience as a machine operator in the wine production and viticulture industry.

You will have hands-on experience in a working vineyard, including canopy management, mowing, spraying, trimming, harvest, trellis work and more.

A current drivers license and preferably a Grow-safe certification.

Good communication skills, both written and oral.

A good understanding of NZ occupational health and safety is a pre-requisite.