Software Tester – Black-Box & Gray-Box Testing

Invigilo Technologies; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in machinery operation

Hands-on role

Job summary

Invigilo Technologies in Otago is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating tractors and other agricultural machinery across day-to-day and seasonal tasks, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Applicants should have agricultural knowledge or at least two years in farming, plus a positive attitude, reliability, safety awareness, and ability to work outdoors and in a team.

Qualifications

• Relevant agricultural study or at least two years' practical work experience in agriculture.
• Experience in operating common farming machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and associated agricultural implements.
• Operate harvesting machinery.
• Operate sprayers and crop application machinery.
• Operate balers and other seasonal machinery.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work safely around staff, vehicles, machinery and crops.
• Assist with other machinery-related duties when required.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Education

Relevant agricultural study

Two years of practical farming experience

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a strong focus on operating agricultural machinery used across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, we guarantee a minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants must have a good understanding of agriculture gained through either relevant agricultural study or at least two years of practical work experience in an agricultural environment.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Agricultural Machinery Operator to join our farming operation in Otago.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a strong focus on operating agricultural machinery used across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, we guarantee a minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants must have a good understanding of agriculture gained through either relevant agricultural study or at least two years of practical work experience in an agricultural environment.

Key Tasks

• Operating tractors and associated agricultural implements
• Operating harvesting machinery
• Operating sprayers and crop application machinery
• Operating balers and other seasonal agricultural machinery
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Working safely around staff, vehicles, machinery and crops
• Assisting with other machinery-related agricultural duties when required

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Poven a gricultural study; or
• At least two years of work experience in agriculture

You will also need to:

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Be reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Have a genuine interest in agricultural machinery and farming operations
• Be comfortable working outdoors and around machinery
• Take instructions well and be willing to learn new skills
• Have good attention to detail
• Be safety-conscious
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Be flexible during busy seasonal periods
• Be willing to work additional hours, weekends or public holidays when required during peak periods

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• Work based in Otago
• Training in agricultural machinery operation
• The opportunity to operate and develop skills across a range of agricultural machinery
• A practical, hands-on role within a busy farming operation

If you have a background or qualification in agriculture, a good work ethic and are keen to develop your machinery operating skills, we would be pleased to hear from you.