Workshop Foreman

Carrfields; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Carrfields in Templeton, New Zealand, seeks a hands-on workshop supervisor/technician to lead servicing of premium agricultural machinery and deliver high‑quality outcomes. You’ll guide a capable team, diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems, and manage workflow in a busy workshop and on‑farm when required.

Safety and workmanship standards come first. With 7+ years in servicing, repairing or maintaining agricultural or heavy equipment, you’ll collaborate with parts, service and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience servicing, repairing or maintaining agricultural or heavy machinery.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical knowledge
• Good communication and customer interaction skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, service, and deliver agricultural machinery to a high standard
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Complete servicing and repairs in the workshop and on-farm
• Maintain safety and workmanship standards
• Lead and develop a high-performing workshop team
• Collaborate with service, parts and sales teams

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

Heavy Diesel qualification (preferred)

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.

Based at our Templeton branch, you’ll lead workshop operations to deliver efficient, high-quality service outcomes while supporting a capable and engaged team.

This is a practical, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll work alongside technicians, providing guidance, maintaining workflow, and ensuring strong service standards in a busy agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, service, and deliver agricultural machinery to a high standard
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Complete servicing and repairs both in the workshop and on-farm
• Maintain strong safety and workmanship standards
• Work collaboratively with our service, parts, and sales teams
• Provide exceptional customer service when liaising with farmers and operators
• Supervise workshop staff, providing guidance and support
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing team environment

This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to work hands‑on with premium machinery brands.

What we’re looking for

We’re after a practical, motivated technician who’s passionate about agricultural machinery and committed to doing the job right.

• At least 7 years’ experience in servicing, repairing, or maintaining agricultural, automotive, heavy machinery, or similar equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic systems
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Full driver licence (or ability to obtain an NZ equivalent)
• Good communication and customer‑interaction skills

Preferred (but not essential)

• Qualification in Heavy Diesel, or Agricultural Machinery (or international equivalent)
• Experience with modern agricultural machinery technology
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and job documentation

Why Work For Us

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares about customers, about each other, and about doing things right. We're a family business with real roots in rural New Zealand, which means your work matters and your contribution is noticed. We back our people with strong values, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to grow alongside a business built to last.

About the Company

Carrfields is a New Zealand family‑owned agribusiness with over 50 years of experience in the field. From machinery and seed to livestock and finance, we're a trusted partner helping rural businesses thrive. With teams across New Zealand and beyond, we combine deep local knowledge with national scale, guided by our values of integrity, innovation, responsibility, and authenticity.