About The Role
This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on keeping our agricultural machinery running at its best. You’ll take a proactive approach to service and maintenance, carrying out scheduled check-ups, preventative maintenance, and on-site repairs to minimise downtime and keep operations moving.
Working closely with operators and the wider engineering team, you’ll play a key part in reducing reliance on workshop repairs by resolving issues in the field and ensuring equipment is reliable, safe, and fit for purpose.
Alongside maintenance, you’ll manage parts supply and inventory, building strong supplier relationships, ensuring critical parts are always available, and keeping stock levels optimised and cost-effective. You’ll also maintain accurate records, ensure all parts meet quality and compliance standards, and stay up to date with new tools and technologies to continuously improve the way we work.
This role suits someone who is organised, self-driven, and enjoys a mix of practical, on-the-tools work and systems-based responsibilities, while contributing to a positive, team-focused environment. An adult apprenticeship is available, providing the opportunity to further develop your skills while gaining hands-on experience in the role.
About You
Essential skills:
- Current Class 1 driver’s license
- Intermediate computer skills for reporting and record management.
- Experience in parts coordination or inventory management in a workshop or similar setting
Desirable skills:
- NZ Certificate in automotive parts and accessories
- Experience, knowledge, and capability with inventory systems
- Understanding of health and safety compliance in agriculture.
About LeaderBrand
At LeaderBrand, we’re passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, our goal is to be New Zealand’s most innovative and consistent fresh food producer. We farm across three key growing regions, process and pack in state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities, and are supported by a nationwide sales team delivering fresh produce to every corner of Aotearoa. Our 400+ people are central to our success. We’re always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn – people excited to help shape the future of fresh food.
Gisborne is the heart of our business and the place where LeaderBrand was founded more than 50 years ago. Over that time, LeaderBrand has become integral to the story of our community, with the next generations of those who started with us returning to shape the future alongside us. We also have farms in Pukekohe and Chertsey.
We have a strong vision for the future of our business, our people, and our industry. We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our continuous improvement mindset grounds us as one of New Zealand’s leading horticultural businesses. We seek, harness, and develop the best people, technology, land, and machinery to shape the future of food.
