Machinery Operators - Matamata

We are looking for two Machinery Operators to join our team in Matamata.

As a Machinery Operator based in Matamata, you’ll be hands-on throughout the season, working closely with our full-time growing and production team and seasonal harvest crews to deliver top-quality onion, potato, and carrot crops. You may also have opportunities to support operations in other regions within the business.

We have two opportunities within our team and are committed to developing our people.

Whether you are an experienced operator or if you are someone who is passionate about horticulture, with solid machinery experience and keen to grow with us, we can support your development.

You’ll need solid tractor skills, and a willingness to learn and develop in cultivation, planting, and harvesting. In return, we’ll support your growth in a values-driven team that values integrity, reliability, and a good sense of humour.

What You’ll Be Doing : Autumn – Support cultivation with precision groundwork and field preparation Winter – Onion bed preparation and assist planting operations Spring – Apply fertiliser and perform accurate crop spraying for optimum growth Summer – Contribute to harvesting high-quality crops of onions, potatoes, and carrots.

What We’re Looking For :

• Proven machinery and tractor operating experience in horticultural field work and cultivation
• Great attitude and willingness to get stuck in as part of the team
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a hands-on approach
• Class 1 licence minimum (Class 2 or 4 a bonus)

What We Offer :

The role guarantees a minimum of 40 hours per week. Standard workdays are Monday to Friday, with weekend work required during peak periods.

Our sites are drug and alcohol free; the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and will be subject to random screening once employed.

Interested in Applying? Contact us for a confidential chat or Email your CV today :

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