Tractor Driver & Maintenance Specialist | Ngāi Tahu Farming

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Christchurch

Description

Permanent | Full-time

Kia hiwa rā!

Mō mātou – About Us

Ngāi Tahu Farming is committed to producing sustainable products from our environment in a way that aligns with Ngāi Tahu values. Everything we do is guided by our purpose:

"Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei"
For us and our children after us.

Our values of Whanaungatanga, Tohungatanga, Tikanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Rangatiratanga and Kotahitanga shape our decisions and underpin everything we do.

Mō te tūranga – About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tractor Driver & Maintenance Specialist to join our Contracting team based in North Canterbury (40 kilometres from Christchurch).

This hands-on role is responsible for supporting farm operations through machinery and cropping activities, general farm maintenance, and assisting with weed control. You'll play an important role in ensuring our farming operations run efficiently while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and health and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating a range of machinery including tractors, diggers, loaders, trucks and agricultural machinery
• supporting cropping operations
• Maintaining farm equipment, plant, machinery
• Assisting with farm development activities
• Supporting weed control programmes
• Contributing to a safe, productive, and values-led team environment
• Embracing Ngāi Tahu values and opportunities for cultural development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven Experience working in the agricultural sector
• Have a good understanding of Greenstar auto steer systems
• Proven Experience operating John Deere and Case tractors
• Be able to work rostered weekends when needed
• Flexible with start and finish times during the busy season
• Proven experience operating tractors and heavy machinery
• Know your way around hand tools, welders and the like.
• Practical maintenance and repair skills
• A proactive approach, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong observation skills and sound decision-making ability
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice
• Hold relevant licenses and endorsements
• A willingness to learn, adapt to new technologies, and continuously develop
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ngāi Tahu values, tikanga and te reo Māori.

He aha ai koe ka mahi ai ki a mātou? – Why work with us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a difference for future generations
• Work across diverse farming and contracting operations
• Opportunities for professional and cultural development
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
• Make a meaningful impact on sustainable farming practices in Aotearoa.

If you're passionate about machinery, farming, and working for an organisation with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape a better future – mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.