Orchard Machinery Operator — Year‑Round Work

Euro Staffs; Hastings; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Year-round work

Strong safety culture

Modern orchard machinery

Job summary

Agri Labour Solutions Limited in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, is seeking two Tractor Drivers (Agri Machine Operators) for full-time, on-site work across multiple apple orchards. You will operate tractors, sprayers, and other machinery, perform daily checks, and follow health and safety protocols.

Minimum 2 years experience, NZ Class 1 licence, and ability to work independently or in a team. Competitive hourly rate and year-round work with breaks; training and modern equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating agricultural machinery in horticulture/agriculture.
• NZ driver licence (Class 1 minimum) or overseas equivalent.
• Ability to follow work plans and safety procedures.
• Experience on orchards, farms, or similar outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and other agricultural plant (sprayers, mulchers, mowers, forklifts, bin trailers).
• Conduct orchard ground maintenance: mowing, mulching, weed control, seasonal machinery work.
• Support land preparation, planting, and block establishment tasks.
• Perform pre-start checks, basic maintenance, and report issues.
• Follow health & safety procedures and contractor instructions.
• Work across multiple orchard sites as directed by Operations Team.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent & team worker

Job description

Agri Labour Solutions Limited in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, is seeking two Tractor Drivers (Agri Machine Operators) for full-time, on-site work across multiple apple orchards. You will operate tractors, sprayers, and other machinery, perform daily checks, and follow health and safety protocols.

Minimum 2 years experience, NZ Class 1 licence, and ability to work independently or in a team. Competitive hourly rate and year-round work with breaks; training and modern equipment provided.