Horticulture Enterprise Limited operates kiwifruit orchards across the Bay of Plenty region and requires Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operators to operate tractors and orchard machinery essential for daily and seasonal tasks.

Position Title: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Number of Positions: 4
Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Pay Rate: $28 – $34 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

 

Key Requirements

  • 3 Year's work experience or Level 4 Qualification.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate tractors, trailers, mulchers, forklifts, and other orchard machinery.
  • Transport bins, materials, and equipment safely across orchard blocks.
  • Support seasonal orchard tasks as required.
  • Assist harvest operations, including safe bin movement, row setup, and coordinating with picking teams.
  • Conduct pre‑start machinery checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks.
  • Identify machinery faults and report them immediately to supervisors.
  • Follow all orchard health, safety, and traffic management procedures.
  • Support irrigation checks, general orchard labour, and vineyard structure maintenance when required.
  • Maintain accurate task logs, machinery usage records, and safety documentation.
  • Work alongside supervisors to deliver seasonal orchard programmes efficiently.
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