Tractor Driver

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at Rawhiti Hort Ltd (view profile)
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)