Tractor Driver - LeaderBrand

PeoplePlus; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LeaderBrand in Gisborne, NZ is seeking a Tractor Driver/Machine Operator to work in horticulture, preparing paddocks and cultivating land while operating tractors and related gear with GPS systems.

You should have at least 3 years on large equipment, a Full Class 1 with F endorsement, and be eligible to work in New Zealand; safety-first and ability to train others are valued. Permanent, full-time role with room to grow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with large equipment
• Mechanical aptitude for basic maintenance
• Full Class 1 + F endorsement
• Safety-first, proactive, able to work solo or help train other
• Must be eligible to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and cultivation gear to prepare paddocks and grow crops
• Utilize GPS systems for precision farming and accuracy
• Planters, grader scoops, tile drain ploughs, and related equipment
• Maintain and perform basic mechanical checks on machinery
• Work safely and collaboratively as part of a team when needed

Skills

Large equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

GPS/precision farming

Training others

Education

Full Class 1 + F endorsement

NZ work eligibility

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At LeaderBrand, they’re passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, their goal is to become New Zealand’s most consistent and efficient fresh food producer. Their 400+ people nationwide are the heart of their success. LeaderBrand are always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn—people excited to help shape the future of fresh food.

As a Tractor Driver/Machine Operator, you’ll be hands-on in horticulture - cultivating land, preparing paddocks and growing crops, while operating the best gear and GPS systems. If you’re skilled on machinery, have an eye for precision, and want to be part of a solid company that looks after its people and the land, this is your shot.

What you’ll run:

• Tractors big and small (Case, Fendt, John Deere)
• Cultivation gear and precision harvesters
• Planters and grader scoops
• Tile drain ploughs
• Diggers and forklifts

What you bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with large equipment (or similar from mining, civils, forestry)
• Mechanical aptitude for basic maintenance
• Full Class 1 + F endorsement
• Safety-first, proactive, able to work solo or help train other
• Must be eligible to work in NZ.

What’s in it for you:

• A permanent full-time role with a company that lives its values
• Work that matters - helping grow and supply fresh produce nationwide
• Room to grow with a forward-thinking, family-run business
• A team that values skill, reliability, and good people