Kaitere Farms is a family-owned and operated horticultural business located 16km from beautiful Gisborne city. We specialize in Kiwifruit, Apples, and Grapes. We're passionate about growing healthy food and growing a team that is as committed to quality as we are.

We are looking for an experienced operator to fill a machinery operation position during our busy spray season.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Duties will include the following:

-Tractor and machinery operation with multiple attachments in kiwifruit, Apple and vineyards.

-Mowing/Mulching

-Trimming

-Leaf plucking

-Machinery operation at harvest i.e. bin trailers, forklifts

-Operating tractor attachments i.e. wire winder, matt winder and post rammer.

We offer a great team environment and a competitive remuneration package based on experience, plus great work variation across multiple crops.

If you're passionate about horticulture and keen to be part of a great team, then we would love to hear from you.

-Must have previous experience in orchard tractor operation
-Have a full drivers license
-Good general physical fitness
-Be health and safety-focused
-Be reliable, enthusiastic and have a can-do attitude