Orchard Equipment Operator

KiwiQuest; Ettrick; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close-knit team atmosphere

Modern and innovative work environment

Opportunity to learn new skills and/g育

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Central Otago seeks a full-time orchard machinery operator to support harvest logistics and maintain safe, efficient fruit production across Otago orchards.

You will operate tractors with mowers, sprayers, cultivators and bin trailers; apply orchard sprays and fertiliser; assist harvest transport and bin handling; perform pre-start checks and routine maintenance; troubleshoot basic mechanical issues; and follow health, safety and biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Prior machinery experience preferred but not essential.
• Good physical fitness.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Good communication, honesty and integrity.
• New Zealand resident or citizen.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with mowers, sprayers, cultivators and bin trailers.
• Apply orchard sprays and fertiliser safely and accurately.
• Assist harvest logistics, fruit transport and bin handling.
• Complete pre-start checks and routine machinery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
• Follow health, safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Assist with other orchard tasks as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Good communication

Integrity

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Safety awareness

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $24.0 - 28.8/h 3 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 6/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Full-time orchard machinery role operating equipment, supporting harvest logistics and maintaining safe, efficient fruit production across Central Otago orchards.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with mowers, sprayers, cultivators and bin trailers
• Apply orchard sprays and fertiliser safely and accurately
• Assist harvest logistics, fruit transport and bin handling
• Complete pre-start checks and routine machinery maintenance
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues
• Follow health, safety and biosecurity protocols
• Assist with other orchard tasks as required

Requirements

• Valid New Zealand driver’s licence
• Prior machinery experience preferred but not essential
• Good physical fitness
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently or in a team
• Good communication, honesty and integrity
• New Zealand resident or citizen
• $24.00 or more per hour
• Close-knit team atmosphere
• Modern and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience