Orchard Equipment Operator: Modern Team & Growth

Darlings Fruit Ltd; Ettrick; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team atmosphere

Modern work environment

Learning opportunities

Rewarding role

People-first culture

Job summary

Darlings Fruit Ltd invites applications for an Orchard Equipment Operator to join our Ettrick team. This full-time role focuses on safe operation of orchard machinery, tractors with implements, spraying, fertiliser applications, and supporting harvest logistics from our Ettrick packhouse.

We value a positive attitude, good communication, honesty, self-motivation and reliability. NZ residency and a valid NZ driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• NZ resident or citizen status is required.
• Experience with orchard machinery is preferred but not essential.
• A current New Zealand Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with mowers, sprayers, cultivators and bin trailers safely.
• Carry out precise spraying and fertilizer applications following safety rules.
• Assist with harvest logistics, fruit transport and bin handling.
• Perform pre-start checks, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow health, safety and biosecurity protocols on the orchard.
• Support other orchard tasks as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication

Honesty & integrity

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Job description

Darlings Fruit Ltd invites applications for an Orchard Equipment Operator to join our Ettrick team. This full-time role focuses on safe operation of orchard machinery, tractors with implements, spraying, fertiliser applications, and supporting harvest logistics from our Ettrick packhouse.

We value a positive attitude, good communication, honesty, self-motivation and reliability. NZ residency and a valid NZ driver’s licence are required.