Agricultural Machinery Operators

An exciting opportunity is available for experienced Agricultural Machinery Operators to join a leading agricultural contracting business for the 2026/2027 season. Multiple positions are available across a range of agricultural operations, offering the opportunity to work with modern farming equipment and advanced machinery within a professional and supportive team environment.

This hands-on role involves operating and maintaining a variety of agricultural machinery used in cultivation, planting, harvesting, forage production, baling, mowing, transport, and related contracting activities. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, accommodation assistance, potential ongoing employment opportunities, and the chance to experience the lifestyle benefits of rural New Zealand.

• Operate agricultural machinery and mobile plant across a range of farming and contracting activities
• Operate tractors, forage harvesters, balers, mowers, rakes, drills, planters, loaders, telehandlers, trailers, and transport equipment
• Carry out cultivation, planting, harvesting, forage production, mowing, raking, baling, wrapping, and transport operations
• Attach, adjust, calibrate, and operate machinery according to operational requirements
• Monitor machinery performance and make operational adjustments to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Perform daily inspections, pre-start checks, routine servicing, and preventative maintenance
• Identify faults and report mechanical issues requiring specialist repair
• Transport machinery, equipment, and materials safely between work sites
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, operating hours, inputs, and job details using digital systems
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, operational guidelines, and compliance requirements
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team during peak seasonal periods
• Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating machinery and equipment
• Support efficient completion of agricultural contracting projects within required timeframes

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, or related mobile plant
• Demonstrated experience operating tractors and agricultural implements
• Strong understanding of agricultural machinery operation, adjustment, and maintenance
• Ability to carry out routine servicing, inspections, and minor mechanical repairs
• Good mechanical aptitude and fault-identification skills
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Reliable work ethic with strong attendance and time-management skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to work extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Full and clean driver's licence required
• Class 4 or Class 5 licence highly advantageous
• Experience operating modern agricultural equipment and precision farming technology is desirable

Suitable overseas applicants may be supported through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process