Job Description

September 2026 to April 2027

We are looking for some great Agricultural tractor drivers to join our Agricultural Contracting team for a New Zealand silage and cropping season. We are located in  Rotorua the mighty Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. 

3 Bedroom Shared accommodation fully furnished. This would suite a single person or mates together or make new friends in a shared house. This is a high skilled position and requires some experience in the agriculture contracting industry. We are looking for staff who will be able to work for at least 6 months preferred. We can take on drivers as early as the end of August early September. We have plenty of work until April and May.  

Jobs we carry out

Mowing grass silage with triple mowers

Bailing silage ( 5,000 + bales)

conventional hay bailing 

bulk grass silage with harvester and loader wagons

Stacking grass  

maize planting and harvesting 

cultivating land

direct drilling

undersowing

digger work

General farm tractor work and maintenance 

muck spreading

fertilizer applications 

so many opportunities! 

We would need an employee who is great at communicating in English, can understand written and verbal direction and policies. Have a great attitude to work in a team. Having the ability to be responsible and reliable. Some of the country we work in can be challenging so confidence in a tractor is a must.  Experience with mechanics and mechanical abilities would be beneficial and would mean more in salary options. Never have to worry about not having enough hours as there is always something to do, even if its wet! 

Must be avaible for Interview and eligible to work in New Zealand 

Farm Size (ha)

300

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1500

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/10/2026

Accommodation available

Shared 3 bedroom Accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 10 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Rent is $75 per week and includes power.