Tractor Driver
| Published | 11/02/2026 |
| Location | Te Puke, New Zealand |
| Category | Kiwifruit |
| Job Type | Need Staff Soon |
| Number of Roles Available | 3 |
| Start Date | 2026/03/09 |
| End Date | 2026/06/08 |
| Starting Rate | $28 - $29 per hour |
| Job Benefits | Flexi rosters |
Description

Typical daily tasks: Supporting the Rawhiti Hort harvest operation by transporting bins to and from the orchard floor to the loadout pad. The harvest tractor driver plays a key role in liasing between the picking teams and the load out pad.
- Deliver empty bins to pickers ensuring they are positioned conveniently
- Move full bins to the loadout pad
- Ensure that bins are handled with care to avoid damage to bins & prioritise fruit quality
- Carry out prestart checks
- Adhere to H&S and hygiene requirements including quality standards
- Strong focus on tractor operation H&S
- Adhere to traffic management plans & complete traffic management training
- Assist with equipment and PPE maintenance
- Where applicable ensure timesheets and other documentation are completed accurately and handed into yard admin
- Liaise directly with the Site Manager on any issues or feedback
For more information or expressions of interest please email: jobs@rawhitihort.co.nz
Job Requirements
Experience required: 1 – 2 years experience on horticultural or agricultural machinery (ie. tractors)
