Position Title: Machine Operator
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Pay Rate: $26 – $32 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

Key Requirements

• At least 3 Year's of Experience OR Level 4 Qualification.

Other Requirement

• New Zealand Class 1 or Equivalent International Driver's License Required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, mowers, mulchers, sprayers (where certified), and other horticultural machinery.
• Support orchard activities such as mowing, mulching, spraying, cultivation, and block preparation.
• Transport bins, materials, and equipment safely across orchard sites.
• Assist harvest operations including bin movement and site setup.
• Perform pre‑start checks, routine cleaning, and basic machinery maintenance.
• Identify and report machinery faults or safety hazards promptly.
• Follow all orchard health & safety, traffic management, and operating procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors to complete seasonal programmes efficiently.
• Assist with irrigation, orchard maintenance, and general horticultural tasks when required.
• Maintain basic records of machinery use and completed work.

Please note: This role does not include forklift operation.OSH forklift operator certification is not required for this position.