15 tractor driver jobs found

Experienced Tractor Driver/General hand– Glynn Wye Station After 7 years with us, our long-standing Tractor Driver is moving on, creating an opportunity to join the team at Glynn Wye Station. Located in the stunning Lewis Pass corridor, just 25 minutes from Hanmer Springs, Glynn Wye Station is a large-scale high-country farming operation owned by Rooney Farms, spanning more than 26,000 hectares. The property combines productive flats with expansive hill and high-country terrain, offering genuine variety and challenge in day-to-day work. Glynn Wye is a breeding and finishing property running a diverse sheep, beef, and deer system, with all replacements bred and reared on-farm. Operating as a fully self-sufficient unit, all cultivation, silage making, drilling, and land development are carried out in-house. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinery operator who enjoys variety in their work, including tractor driving and operating diggers, dozers, and...

If you're confident operating tractors, tankers, and agricultural machinery, your skills are highly transferable to our work. The Role You'll primarily be operating a tractor and slurry tanker-style vacuum tanker carrying out drainage and environmental services, including: Operating tractor tankers and vacuum equipment Drain and sewer cleaning Assisting with CCTV drain surveys General drainage maintenance Working as part of a professional team across commercial, industrial and municipal sites A Unique Opportunity For the right person, there is also the opportunity to combine this role with seasonal farm work if you enjoy both industries. This makes it an ideal position for someone wanting to continue working with agricultural machinery while gaining experience in a specialised trade. We're Looking For Someone Who: Has practical farming experience Is confident operating tractors and agricultural equipment Has a strong work ethic and enjoys...

We're looking for an experienced tractor driver to join our team for the cropping season (spring and autumn). Cropping work involves planting fodder crops and re-grassing. This is done on both flat land and hill country. The right person will be reliable, take pride in their work, and be confident operating modern tractors and cropping gear. Off-season, there's ongoing work operating back blades, scoop, and hay mulcher, so this is a great opportunity for someone wanting steady, year-round hours. You'll need: • Proven experience operating tractors and implements • A practical, can-do attitude and good attention to detail • Reliability and the ability to work independently • A current full driver's license On offer: • Year-round work across cropping season and off-season operations • Competitive pay based on experience If this sounds like you, get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.

Koanui Polled Herefords is looking for a capable seasonal shepherd to help during the busy calving, lambing, and mating period from July to October. You will be based at Pukekura Station. About the Role Based at Pukekura Station on Middle Road, Poukawa, just 20 minutes from Havelock North, this fixed-term role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience during a busy and rewarding season. ·         Calving 250 two-year-old registered Hereford heifers ·         Lambing 1,400 easy-care ewes ·         Supporting the team through a high-demand period from July to October Benefits ·         $25–$35 per hour pay rate, depending on experience ·         On-farm accommodation is available with power included ·         Five meals per week provided for the successful applicant ·         $50 per month phone allowance. Who this Role would suit We’re looking for an enthusiastic person who is keen to build experience with calving,...

Motukawa - Plimmer & Co Farms Sheep & beef station - 2,000ha, 17,000su Motukawa Station is seeking a reliable and hardworking General Hand to join our team on our sheep and beef farming operation located 15 minutes from Taihape on the Napier-Taihape Road. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a varied workload across all aspects of the farm. We’re looking for someone with practical farming experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is keen to be part of a supportive, family-owned farming business. The Role Your day-to-day duties will include: Tractor operation Fencing and general farm maintenance Fixing water issues Helping with stock work occasionally Thistle & weed spraying About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience operating tractors and farm machinery Good general maintenance and fencing skills A current New Zealand...

Who are we? We are an established, progressive fine wool and beef operation in South Canterbury, with a genuine drive to be the best at what we do. Located in Maungati, just 25 minutes from Timaru, we farm 500 hectares with approximately 7,000 sheep and 600 cattle. We're forward-thinking, using modern technology on farm (including Halter), and we back our people with ongoing training and development. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a high performing team with room to grow, you'll fit right in. The role With the business expanding, we've created a new, permanent role for a keen all-rounder. If you enjoy variety and would rather not spend every day in the tractor cab, this is worth a look — the work is split across three key areas: •    Stock work — daily livestock handling, shifts and yard work across sheep and cattle, and supporting stud sheep operations •    Tractor & machinery — general tractor driving, winter feeding, and basic...

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...

Patunga Farms is diverse 1,500ha (effective) hill country sheep and beef property situated 20min west of Taumarunui. The property winters 15,000 SU and operates a breeding and fattening system.   We are introducing Halter and plan to expand this into our breeding cows in the future. We will be looking at building a positive team culture based on communication and good systems where people enjoy coming to work. A position has become available for a Shepherd General The position would suit someone who enjoys working with dogs and has a strong interest in stockmanship, learn about pasture management and continue to grow & develop their skill set and level of responsibility. Also have the chance to learn and use Halter. You will be working alongside the Farm Owner and Senior Shepherd, playing an important role in the day-to-day operations. The successful applicant must have the key attributes: ·        Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in shepherding roles with strong...

We are looking for an experienced Senior stock Manager or an ambitious person ready to step into a Farm Managers role, on our 265 hectare Sheep & Beef property in Southern Southland. Our district offers excellent hunting, fishing, surfing, sporting and diving opportunities with a welcoming community. The farm runs 2000 ewes and 30 breeding cows. The property is run alongside a further 920ha property, around 8kms away. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day management of Fernhill as well as assisting on the wider business  To be successful, you will: Be motivated, honest, reliable and a good communicator Have a capable team of dogs Demonstrate excellent stockman-ship skills and record keeping Take a proactive attitude towards Health & Safety and have a good understanding of current farming regulations. Work well independently while also as part of a team. Experience required: Lambing & Calving Stock handling -...

Work and live together on a stunning Central North Island station with two exciting roles available. Located 50 minutes north-east of Taihape. Become an integral part of a close-knit and supportive station team. Grow your practical skills within a progressive well-resourced farming business.   Your Future Workplace At Rimanui Farms, they believe farming improves when people do. They own and operate premier large-scale farms across New Zealand and Australia, spanning sheep, beef, and dairy operations that include some of the country's most iconic properties. Rimanui Farms create environments where people belong, grow, and thrive — driving excellence and building a legacy to be proud of. Mangaohane Station is one of three Rimanui Farms in the Central North Island, located between the Rangitikei River and Ruahine Forest Park, approximately 50 minutes north-east of Taihape. The 4,840ha property features a mix of flat to rolling, easy hill, and...

Due to unforeseen medical circumstances, we now have a vacancy for an experienced Shepherd/General to join our team. At Spring Valley Enterprises, attitude is everything. We believe skills can be developed, but the right mindset is what sets great people apart. Spring Valley Enterprises is a progressive 2400ha (1600ha effective) sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation, running approximately 17,000 stock units across three closely located farms: Spring Valley, Maranui, and Ratanui. We run Angus cattle and Highlander sheep, selected for performance across our diverse mix of steep hill country, rolling terrain, and cultivatable flats. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of farming technology, utilising tools such as EID, genomic testing, Halter, Farm IQ, and Farmax. The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time Shepherd/General with at least 3–4 years’ experience and a strong range of skills across all aspects of animal husbandry, along with practical general...

Rewa Rewa Station is a 1,000ha hill country breeding property (650ha effective) in an active growth and development phase. Alongside the traditional sheep and beef operation, the farm runs an on-farm wool mill producing yarn and fabric from a purpose-bred coloured flock, and welcomes visitors year-round through farm stays, craft days, and guided tours. We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager to take full operational leadership of the sheep and beef side of the business as it continues to develop and modernise. The Operation 650ha effective of mostly steep Wairarapa hill country, running: • 2,400 Romney breeding ewes plus replacements  • 110 Angus breeding cows plus replacements  • 350 coloured sheep — Corriedale, Polwarth, and Gotland breeds, farmed specifically for fibre • A small number of alpacas and cashmere goats Farm records and day-to-day management are run through FarmIQ. Business planning and setting performance targets is carried out in conjunction...