HOP HARVEST - Tractor Drivers - Day and Night shifts availab
About this job
The 2025 Hop Harvest is near, and our Tapawera employer is seeking experienced Tractor Drivers to join the team. The role of the tractor team is to cart the cut hops that fall into the specially built trailers from the field to the processing shed in a safe manner. They require applicants to have previous experience on farm using a tractor & trailer in horticulture/viticulture/agriculture. The farms are located within the beautiful Korere Valley & Tapawera region. There is a small grocery store and cafe nearby and it is a 40 minute drive to Motueka or Richmond. Start Date - Approx 23-25 Feb for 4-6 weeks (must be available for the full duration of harvest) Work days - 6 days on - 1 off Please note there are positions available for Day and Night shifts Hourly rate - $25 plus 8% holiday pay Location - Korere Valley & Tapawera (Tasman region, South Island) Accommodation - fully self contained shared units and single/double rooms with access to ablution block kitchen/bathroom amenities available in a purpose built accommodation camp. (During harvest only - must be employed) Also space for vans/campervans with access to ablution block kitchen/bathroom amenities. Daily rates apply. Free van transport from accommodation to the farm and return each shift.
Job Requirements
Experienced Tractor Driver - have worked a harvest previously operating machine Able to get to location or (Licence and transport) or be able to relocate to the accommodation for period of harvest Reliable Available for either Day or night shift as needed
- Days of work
- 6 on and 1 off. Both Day and Night shift available (45 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 25.00
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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