Agriculture Machinery Operator

Job ID 23101711
Taranaki, Ōpunake
Part-time
Listed on 14 Apr 2026

About this job

A South Taranaki based employer is seeking to employ Agricultural Heavy Machinery Operators to join their team for their seasonal positions. Although based in Auroa, they have contract work all over South and Central Taranaki.

You role will be to operate and maintain heavy agricultural equipment to plant, cultivate and harvest crops. You will need to perform routine tractor/machinery maintenance, and comply with health and safety polices. You will be required to operate machinery like high horsepower tractors ranging from 110h/p to 280 h/p, towed machines and implements such as Drills, Ploughs, Balers (square & round), bin trailers etc.

If you have previous tractor experience and a full licence - get in touch today!

Job Requirements

- Minimum full class 1 licence. Preferably need to be able to drive manual. - Previous experience in agricultural contracting. - Previous tractor driving experience required. - Must pass MOJ - Must Pass Drug check - Must have up to date CV

Days of work
Part-time work in the lead up to peak season. Peak Season start around September and goes the way through the summer (15 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBD
Job Category
Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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