Irrigation Operator Pukekohe
Job Outline
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!
Our Pukekohe Farm is hiring Irrigation Operators to join our team.
Step up to an exciting, hands-on role in one of New Zealand’s most recognised and diverse horticultural businesses.
Over the last fifty years LeaderBrand has grown into a national producer and supplier of fresh produce ranging from packaged salads to fresh broccoli, lettuce, sweetcorn and watermelon. We are growing, harvesting and distributing our produce across the country daily. LeaderBrand has farms in Gisborne, Pukekohe, Matamata and Chertsey, growing approximately 3,500ha of wholesome fresh produce each year for domestic and international customers.
We aim to care for the land that provides for us as much as we do for our team that works on it and we work hard to continue being innovative in all that we do. Our mantra “from garden gate to dinner plate” is all about providing superior quality fresh produce that tastes great, to kiwi families.
About The Role
The Pukekohe farm is based at 188 Mill Rd, Bombay with an operation over 400ha. This position is a full-time role reporting to the Farm Operation’s Manager. We are looking to hire a team of Operators to run our irrigation programme. This job is perfect for a person who loves to work outdoors with other team members, has the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment, can follow instructions, and can complete tasks in a productive and timely manner. The remainder of the year is spent with our operations and crop production team, planning, servicing and maintaining our equipment.
We offer:
• Fixed term position – three months
• Awesome teammates
• Competitive hourly rates
• Yummy lunch provided one day per week
• Training, support, exposure and plenty of growth
• Great staff benefits and rewards.
WE OFFER
• Fixed term position – three months
• Awesome teammates
• Competitive hourly rates
• Yummy lunch provided one day per week
• Training, support, exposure and plenty of growth
• Great Staff benefits and rewards.
About You
To be a successful candidate:
• NZ Class 1 driver license
• Previous tractor experience
• Can implement and execute plans accurately but willing to suggest improvements
• Have flexibility with working hours
• Work with multiple team members
• Highly motivated and owns a ‘can do attitude’
• Have a good knowledge of Health and Safety
• Pre-Employment Drug Test required
• NZ Residency or a valid work visa.
If you feel the above describes yourself and your skillset, own NZ residency or valid working visa and keen to join a team who owns the irrigation programme, then please get in touch.
Apply and include your cover letter telling us about your skills and accomplishments and current CV to gabriel.stauffer@leaderbrand.co.nz.