Job Description
Mōkai, Taupō | Large-scale drystock |Machinery, fencing & farm maintenance
Waipapa Group is seeking a capable and reliable Tractor Driver / Fencer General to support the effective running of its drystock operation across Ōtānepae Station and Waipapa Station.
Together, these properties form part of Waipapa Group’s 3,000ha drystock platform, within a broader 7,000ha integrated farming business spanning sheep and beef, dairy grazing, four dairy farms and forestry. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys variety, and can work independently while still being part of a wider farm team.
Located around 25 minutes northwest of Taupō, the area offers an excellent balance of rural living and town convenience. Set amongst native bush and open farmland, the role provides the opportunity to work in a unique and varied farming environment, while remaining close to the lake, hot pools, mountain biking, schooling, services and the wider lifestyle opportunities Taupō is known for.
The role is focused on machinery operation, fencing and general farm maintenance across the drystock unit. You’ll be involved in tractor and implement work, fencing construction and repairs, maintenance of farm infrastructure, and seasonal support across pasture, feed, winter crop and general farm operations.
From post driving and repairs, through to mowing, cultivation, spraying support, loader work, track maintenance and water system repairs, this is a role where your practical skills will make a real difference on farm.
You’ll work closely with the farm manager and wider Waipapa team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. While machinery, fencing and maintenance are the core focus, you’ll also be willing to lend a hand with livestock operations from time to time when needed.
As part of Waipapa Group’s integrated farming business, this role also contributes to the way the wider operation works across livestock, land use, infrastructure, people and systems. The work you do will directly support the performance of the drystock unit, while also helping maintain the quality, safety and long-term sustainability of the wider farming platform.
As a values-led organisation, Waipapa Group is guided by Kaitiakitanga – guardianship, Pono –integrity, Tika – doing what is right, Aroha – compassion & collective care, and Manawanui – reliability & resilience. These values underpin how the business cares for its land and livestock, how people work together, and how the team approaches its responsibilities each day. We are looking for someone who aligns with these values and takes pride in contributing to a positive, resilient and high-performing farming operation.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have proven experience operating tractors and farm machinery
- Bring strong fencing construction and repair skills
- Be confident with practical farm maintenance and general repairs
- Have a full NZ driver licence
- Be self-motivated, organised and able to work independently
- Take pride in doing a tidy, safe and high-quality job
- Understand rural health and safety, and work safely around people, stock, machinery and whenua
- Be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
- Be reliable, adaptable and willing to support the wider team when needed
- Ideally hold WTR, Class 2, chemical handling, first aid, or relevant agricultural training, although these are not essential
You’ll be joining a supportive team within a progressive, values-led agribusiness that genuinely backs its people. This is an opportunity to bring your practical machinery, fencing and maintenance skills into a farming business where the work you do helps protect and improve farm infrastructure, environmental outcomes and long-term performance.
If you’re a capable tractor operator and fencer who enjoys variety, takes pride in your work, and wants to be part of a farming business with a strong values base, we’d love to hear from you.
Discover more about Waipapa Group and its kaupapa at www.waipapatrust.co.nz
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