Agricultural Machinery Operators

Riverlea is seeking experienced tractor and machinery operators/ truck & trailer drivers, for the coming 2025/2026 Grass/Maize season Sept-April/May.
These roles range from Permanent, Fixed Term Seasonal Contracts & Part – time roles.

The successful operator will be able to work a mixed variety of agricultural machinery including harvesting equipment, cultivation equipment, effluent equipment, drills, diggers, tractors, and trucks (not necessary but would be grand!).

The following attributes are desired:

• Minimum 2 years experience on relevant equipment operated.
• Minimum full class 1 drivers licence (tractor) & minimum class 4 (truck)
• Work in a safe manner- have a high level of health and safety awareness.
• A good level of physical fitness, mechanical understanding, competent with GPS and other technology

systems.

• Self-motivated with practical maintenance skills
• Attention to detail, including keeping tractor and gear clean/maintained
• Respects our equipment, their teammates, our customers, and their property.
• Willing and able to work extended hours when required during busy periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, accurate record and time keeping skills required.
• Practical sense, with initiative & confidence to work alone along with being a team player.
• Reliable, honest, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Have a sense of humour, be teachable, flexible, motivated and have a can-do attitude.

We can offer you

• Competitive pay rates based on experience & skillset
• Training and guidance
• All safety gear including Work Boots and Uniform
• A fun, friendly and safe work environment

If you would like to apply for this role, please provide us your CV with evidence of your work experience and why you would be a great fit for our team, and a minimum of two references (submission of your application authorises us to contact your referees prior to an interview) to us at mailto:info@riverleacontractors.co.nz

We look forward to hearing from you!