Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator at The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment

Job Description:

Latest job information from The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment for the position of Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator. If the Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator vacancy in Otago matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused individual, whose primary focus will be  an Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator to join our operations team. We are a specialist horticultural services company based in Central Otago, delivering premium solutions in orchard development and orchard management services to clients across the region. 

This role is crucial in supporting the efficient and safe use of mobile plant machinery across a range of technical and land-based services. 

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. 

Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement: 

• At least 3 years relevant work experience, OR a Level 4 qualification
• Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
• Must have a driver licence
• Employees will be required to work between 2 Otago locations

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare and operate mobile plant equipment for safe and efficient use across various horticultural operations.
• Operate tractor-drawn and self-propelled machinery to support:
  • Ground preparation and cultivation,
  • Mowing and weed control,
  • Spraying of trees with approved agricultural chemicals,
  • Fertiliser spreading.
• Adjust machinery settings such as speed, height, calibration and depth of implements to suit varying ground and conditions.
• Conduct regular maintenance, basic servicing, and minor repairs on mobile plant and equipment to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, frost protection, and trellis growing structures and many aspects of tree husbandry as part of the business’s technical horticultural services.
• Perform support functions for the setup management and maintenance of land infrastructure and horticultural systems, including harvest support, trellis systems, irrigation lines, and protective structures.
• Maintain accurate records of daily machinery operations, chemical applications, fertiliser use, and servicing activities.
• Support the broader horticultural operations team with technical machinery expertise for project work and all seasonal property requirements.
• Follow and promote health and safety procedures in line with company policies and regulatory standards.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in a machinery-intensive environment.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled work plans and instructions.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and follow instructions
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

Job Info:

• Company: The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment
• Position: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
• Work Location: Otago
• Country: NZ

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