14 tractor driver jobs found

Looking for plenty of hours over spring and early summer? We’re after an experienced tractor driver from mid October to mid January for cultivation, cropping, drilling, topping and spraying. ✅ Modern machinery with GPS ✅ Plenty of work available ✅ No set roster – as much work as you want ✅ Flexibility to take time off when it suits ✅ Accommodation and meals available if required ✅ Competitive package based on experience ✅ Possibility of work through to Autumn, if required/or for the right applicant Local? You’re welcome to drive in each day. Interested? Contact Ben Peter, Ag Manager – 021 779 311 or email your CV to agmanager@mountlinton.co.nz Feel free to share!

We are looking to fill two TRACTOR DRIVER   positions. These roles will be based in South Canterbury from our main yard in Orton, near Temuka. The successful candidates will work within a small team as part of the larger group. Duties will include feeding out with mixer wagon, spreading, rolling, mowing, cultivating and other general farm duties. These are full-time positions What we are looking for; A good work ethic, attitude and an ability to show initiative. Basic mechanical knowledge A team player, but is also able to work unsupervised. Minimum of a restricted NZ driver’s license   The following skills will be an advantage; Experience with green star gps Minimum of 1 year tractor driving experience  What we offer; Modern fleet of John Deere tractors On farm accommodation available Consistent year-round hours  Good pay rate A variety of work is on offer to the right candidates with some stock work along with the opportunity to learn...

We’re looking for a reliable and practical General Farm Worker to join our sheep, beef and cropping operation in South Canterbury. This is a varied, full-time role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ farming experience. Duties include: • Sheep and cattle work • Tractor and machinery operation • Cropping, cultivation and drilling • Irrigation operation and maintenance • Fencing, repairs and general maintenance • Feeding out and stock water maintenance The successful applicant will be confident working with stock and machinery, able to work independently, reliable and willing to get stuck in. A full NZ driver licence is required. NZ Residents Only. Full-time permanent position. Accommodation is available. Remuneration will be based on experience. To apply, please send your CV to Jamescromie@ymail.com  outlining your experience and availability or call James on 0273563430

General Farm Worker – Buscot Station We are looking for a capable and motivated General Farm Worker to join our team on our 2,300-hectare sheep and beef property at Buscot Station, just north of Omarama in North Otago. We run 8,000 Merino sheep, beef cattle and graze young dairy stock. The property is a diverse mix of irrigated and high-country land, with six pivot irrigators and a small amount of fixed-grid and K-line irrigation. This is a varied role suited to someone with good stock sense, initiative and a great attitude . You will be part of a small, practical team and have the opportunity to work across all aspects of the farming operation. Someone with one or two working dogs would be well suited to the role. Job Requirements Stock work Tractor and machinery operation Repairs and maintenance Fencing Irrigation Spraying Use of the Resolution Farming App General farm duties What We Offer A varied role on a...

🌱 EXPERIENCED STOCK/BLOCK MANAGER WANTED – CENTRAL OTAGO 🐑🐄 Due to expanding our business, we are looking for an experienced, reliable and hardworking person to run our 535ha sheep and beef finishing and dairy support operation located 5 minutes from Omakau, Central Otago.   This property will be run in conjunction with Matangi Station, an 11,500ha high country sheep & beef breeding unit. Our operation provides a good level of infrastructure including Te Pari cattle yards, centre pivot irrigation, and embracing technology including Halter and Farm IQ. The successful applicant will have solid practical farming experience, be confident working independently across a range of farm duties. You will have the ability to lead the day-to-day livestock management while contributing to planning, embracing innovation and helping drive the business forward.  The role includes: Managing fine wool sheep and beef stock Dairy support Livestock management and animal...

This is a hands-on role on a busy family farm 20 minutes from Timaru, running outdoor, free-farmed pigs, sheep and trading beef. It's real farming — outdoors, physical, and in all weathers. It won't suit everyone, and we're not pretending otherwise. But if you like variety, take pride in doing a hard job well, and would rather be outside and busy, this could be a great fit. About the farm The Farm is a mixed farming operation running outdoor pigs, sheep and trading cattle. The farm is operated by a father-and-son team who are looking for another capable person to help share the workload and support the successful daily running of the business.   It's the kind of place you'll learn a lot, quickly, working alongside people who do things properly. What you'll be doing The role spans the whole operation, so you'll turn your hand to a bit of everything: •      Caring for free-range, straw-based outdoor pigs — bedding down huts, working with sows and...

Oruamatua is seeking someone who is motivated, reliable and forward-thinking to join our farming business, working alongside the owners.  Oruamatua is a breeding/finishing operation in the Taihape area that runs approximately 3,600 breeding ewes, 1100 mated hoggets and 150 breeding cows plus replacements with a forage crop component across 600 effective hectares.   Due to the growth of a separate business, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a shepherd looking to step up, further develop their skills, and build towards a management role.  The Role You will work closely with the owner-operator on; All management decisions   All stock work across sheep and cattle with a high focus on stock performance All general farming work including fencing, weed management, cropping, maintenance etc What We’re Looking For Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, attention to detail and a proactive, forward thinking attitude Self-motivated and...

JOB OPPORTUNITY Agricultural Pilot / Operations Assistant Drone Spray Otago Ltd South Island, New Zealand Position Overview Drone Spray Otago Ltd is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our agricultural aviation team. This role combines specialised UAV (drone) flight duties with essential ground-based agricultural operations. The ideal candidate must be highly flexible, as daily duties are subject to change based on weather conditions and seasonal demand. Commitment Required: Minimum 24-month term. Key Responsibilities Aviation Operations ●  Execute agricultural UAV flying duties safely and efficiently, in accordance with aviation regulations and company standards Ground and Agricultural Support During non-flying periods, assist with various farm and ground handling operations, including but not limited to: ●  Tractor and machinery operations ●  Fencing and...

This family-owned sheep and beef business is based in Te Akau, Waikato. The operation has 410 hectares of rolling to steep country and runs 1000 breeding ewes and 300 hoggets. We rear 300 bull calves through the autumn and spring, trade beef cattle, and service bulls.   We are looking for a Stock Manager who is happy to work independently but when needed, work alongside other staff members during the busy times of the year.   Our district offers a rural school, playcentre, hunting opportunities, and a great community feel with many events held through the year.   Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Moving and shifting stock, including using Halter, along with general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, docking etc Assisting with calf rearing in the Autumn and Spring Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Operating tractors and farm machinery on hill country Basic machinery...

Farm Operations Manager – Waikato Bull Leasing Cambridge / Waikato | Full Time | Company Vehicle | Excellent Remuneration Take ownership of a 220ha farming operation Waikato Bull Leasing Limited is looking for an experienced, capable and self-motivated Farm Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our two Waikato farming properties. The two properties total approximately 220 hectares , predominantly flat to medium contour , with approximately 10% steeper country . This is a genuine hands-on management position. There are currently no other full-time farm staff , so you will be the primary person responsible for running both properties. However, you won’t be expected to do everything alone. Additional staff and labour are available when required for larger stock movements, projects, seasonal workloads and other jobs where extra hands are needed. We want someone capable of looking at the whole operation,...

General Farm Worker – Maniototo We are growing our team and are looking for a capable and motivated General Farm Worker to join our team on our 2,400ha sheep and beef property at Kyeburn in the Maniototo. This is a great opportunity for someone with good stock sense, practical farming experience and a strong ability to operate tractors and machinery, or for someone eager to grow, learn and develop their skills in a supportive environment. We are a family-owned operation that values initiative, reliability, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to livestock, machinery and land management. If you are keen to be part of a growing and progressive farming operation, are capable with tractors and machinery, and are looking for an opportunity to build your experience and contribute to a great team, we would love to hear from you. What we’re looking for: Good stock sense and practical farming ability Confidence and capability with tractors and farm...

Pukeokahu Station is located 30 minutes east of Taihape in the Pukeokahu District.  Property carries 10,000 su with a sheep and beef breeding operation with a mix of finishing and store. This position would suit someone who enjoys stock work.  The successful applicant would ideally: Have st rong work ethic and a can-do attitude. Good communication skills and attention to detail. Be physically fit and in good health Have a full driver's license Be a New Zealand Resident Competent with quad bike on hill country Some Tractor experience. Can carry out day to day work including mustering, drenching, dagging, yard work and basic farm maintenance. Be safety conscious. A couple of dogs would be an advantage. We Offer: Quality single persons accommodation Quality Infrastructure Ideal Job for person needing practical work hours for Diploma or Degree. To Apply: Please Phone Taine Groube 027 878 3998 or e mail...