Seasonal Tractor Operator 2026/27

Suncrest Orchard; Ripponvale; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncrest Orchard in Otago, Ripponvale, is seeking an experienced driver to operate machinery such as tractors and mowers during our busy summer period. Health & Safety is a priority and PPE is provided.

You will assist with cleaning filters and irrigation, with flexible hours from November to February. A full NZ driving licence and previous tractor experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A full NZ driving licence is required.
• Experience in operating a tractor in a workplace environment.
• NZ resident/citizen, or you hold a current valid work visa to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and mowers during the busy summer period.
• Clean filters as part of role responsibilities.
• Assist with irrigation and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Full NZ driving licence

Experience operating tractor

NZ resident/citizen or valid work visa

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Job description

Suncrest Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard with 3 generations working hands-on in the business. We grow over 30 varieties of cherries and are SQF (HACCP), Global GAP and GRASP accredited. This means we are a safe, sustainable company, practising good agricultural practices and complying with national employment legislation.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced driver to operate machinery such as tractors and mowers during our busy summer period. There is a strong focus on Health & Safety to ensure the safety of yourself and others by following safe practices and standard operating procedures, PPE equipment will be provided. Other duties include cleaning filters and assisting with irrigration

The role requires you to be able to work flexible hours from November to February.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working outside andbeing part of a team, you have a positive can-do attitude and you’re self-motivated. It goes without saying you’re reliable and punctual and will always get the job done.

• A full NZ driving licence

• Experience in operating tractor in a workplace environment

• NZ resident/citizen, or you hold a current valid work visa to work in NZ