Orchard Machinery & Structural Technician

JobSpace; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. We are looking for Structural Maintenance Technicians for our busy horticulture business based in the sunny Bay of Plenty.

This is a full-time permanent position involving operating and maintaining orchard machinery and performing structural maintenance across orchards in the Bay of Plenty. Ideal candidates will have Level 4 qualifications or at least two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 4 or higher or two years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain orchard machinery including tractors and cherry pickers.
• Perform structural maintenance across orchards in the Bay of Plenty.
• Train new employees and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

Level 4 qualification

Tools

Tractors

Cherry pickers

Carpentry tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. We are looking for Structural Maintenance Technicians for our busy horticulture business based in the sunny Bay of Plenty.

This is a full-time permanent position involving operating and maintaining orchard machinery and performing structural maintenance across orchards in the Bay of Plenty. Ideal candidates will have Level 4 qualifications or at least two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work