Machinery Operator at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Rotokawa, Waikato Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machinery Operation, Farm Maintenance, Health And Safety, Animal Welfare, Communication, Record-Keeping, Adaptability, Proactivity, Teamwork, Training, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Equipment Maintenance, Fencing, Building Repairs, Water Pipe Fixes

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive Salary Health and Life insurance Supportive environment and close-knit team Rev up your career with us – join our team and enjoy a dynamic, hands-on role in the heart of New Zealand's farming community THE OPPORTUNITY Step into a dynamic role as a Machinery Operator – Central Farm Services (CFS), where your hands-on skills will help drive the success of our farm operations. You’ll operate and maintain a wide range of machinery - including tractors, trucks, bikes, ATVs, hydraulic excavators, and cultivation, spraying, and harvesting equipment. Beyond machinery, you’ll play a key part in fencing and building repairs, water pipe fixes, and general farm maintenance. You’ll be trusted to work independently, flexibly adapting to changing priorities and a variety of tasks, while always keeping safety, animal welfare, and environmental compliance front of mind. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll help maintain the property and assets, ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely. Daily you’ll be on farms, so you’ll enjoy the variety this brings. You’ll use our job scheduling system (Aroflo) to record completed work, and you’ll stay up to date with all company policies, including animal welfare codes and health and safety standards. At CFS, we value a safe, supportive workplace where everyone is encouraged to grow and contribute. This is a drive in drive out role with no accommodation available. ABOUT CENTRAL FARM SERVICES Central Farm Services is the backbone of our farming operations, strategically located between Reporoa and Taupō. Our workshop is dedicated to servicing and repairing farm vehicles and equipment for both internal Pāmu farms and external agricultural businesses. ABOUT YOU Ready to make a real impact in a hands-on role where every day brings new challenges? If you’re passionate about machinery and farm operations, you’ll thrive here. You’ll bring: Experience with farm machinery (tractors, trucks, bikes, ATVs, excavators, etc.) Able to work independently and adapt to changing tasks Proactive about health, safety, animal welfare, and the environment Strong communicator with managers, staff, contractors, and suppliers Accurate with record-keeping and reporting – and enjoy using and learning new systems Willing to help train and induct new staff A valid NZ driver’s licence BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go, so please don’t hesitate to apply. If you’ve got any questions, please contact Kevin McCarthy – Contracting Manager (CFS): mcccarthyk@landcorp.co.nz. To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed. Our values are core to who we are at Pāmu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To read more, click on this link to see them on our website. To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant at Pāmu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherd at Pāmu. Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited. Farming is what we do, we’ve spent over 130 years getting to know New Zealand farms. We’re the largest, oldest, and most diversified farming company in the country. This is the place to grow, be challenged and innovative while delivering farming excellence.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a wide range of farm machinery while ensuring safety and compliance. Participate in general farm maintenance tasks including fencing, building repairs, and water pipe fixes.