Seasonal Work for Truck, Machine Operators, Supervisors

Job ID 22979091
Nelson Tasman, Motueka
Full-time
Listed on 25 Nov 2025

About this job

We are a progressive family-run horticultural business based in Motueka, growing over 160 Ha of premium apples and gold kiwifruit for export. Our operation includes orchard, post-harvest, and coolstore facilities.

We’re looking for reliable people to join our team for the season. - Tractor Driver / Machinery Operator for general maintenance (mulching, mowing). - Horticultural spray operator - Team Supervisors/ Quality Controllers - Class 5 truck driver - Forklift operators

These roles may be part-time or full-time. While the current roles are fixed-term, successful team members may be considered for ongoing work as vacancies arise.

You could be part of a professional orchard team operating and maintaining a range of modern machinery across our apple and kiwifruit blocks, or a key member in our team of seasonal workers producing export quality fruit for the world.

Do you have experience in these areas?:

- Operating tractors and implements for mowing, mulching, spraying, and harvest support - Mixing and applying agrichemicals safely and accurately (for spray operator roles) - Storing palletised product in coolstore racking, or loading and unloading trucks at the busy packhouse yard (for forklift roles) - Supervising staff in horticulture or similar industry - Assisting with general orchard tasks as required - We can offer flexible work options, and a supportive and dynamic work environment in one of New Zealand’s most progressive orchard operations.

Job Requirements

The skills and experience required will vary depending upon the role but will include:

- Proven experience in machinery operations - Excellent time management and communication skills - Strong safety knowledge

We provide competitive pay rates, and a variety of work all located in sunny Motueka.

All applicants will need to have photo ID and proof they are eligible to work in NZ.

Days of work
Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBA
Job Category
Crop Farm Workers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full
(Class 1) - Car Licence, (Class 4) - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence
(F) - Forklift
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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