Spray Operator – Precision Agriculture & Field Ops

LeaderBrand Produce Limited; Gisborne, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LeaderBrand Produce Limited is seeking a Spray Operator for our Gisborne farming operations. You will apply agrichemicals safely and accurately, calibrate equipment, and maintain records to ensure crop health and product quality.

Be prepared to work outdoors, manage chemicals responsibly, and collaborate with agronomy, irrigation and engineering teams to meet high standards of safety and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Practical agriculture/farm operations experience preferred.
• 2+ years operating sprayers, tractors or similar equipment preferred.
• Solid knowledge of agrichemical application, calibration, PPE and label requirements.
• Understanding of EH&S, food safety, GAP and compliance requirements.
• Class 1 NZ licence and up-to-date certification (Growsafe, First Aid) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform spray application accurately following programmes and labels.
• Handle, mix and store agrichemicals safely to prevent drift and contamination.
• Maintain spray records and calibrate equipment.
• Carry out pre-start checks and basic maintenance on spray machinery.
• Support safety, teamwork and efficient farm operations.

Skills

Spray operations

Tractor operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

NZ Class 1 driver licence

Growsafe certification

First Aid certification

WTR endorsement

Tools

GPS-guided machinery

Rate controllers

Mapping systems

Farm data platforms

Job description

LeaderBrand Produce Limited is seeking a Spray Operator for our Gisborne farming operations. You will apply agrichemicals safely and accurately, calibrate equipment, and maintain records to ensure crop health and product quality.

Be prepared to work outdoors, manage chemicals responsibly, and collaborate with agronomy, irrigation and engineering teams to meet high standards of safety and stewardship.