Job Details
Category: Ag Machinery Operators
Location: Ashburton
Fairfield Farms
Senior Arable Operator | Fairfield Farms
Due to one of our team returning to his family farming operation, we are looking for a talented individual to join our team at Fairfield Farms. We are based 10 minutes north of Ashburton and operate a large scale mixed arable farm covering 2500 ha made up of cropping, lamb finished, a beef unit and wastewater farm.
Job Description
This role will provide an opportunity to work primarily with our Cropping and Cultivation teams, meaning no two days will be the same and a variety of tasks will be offered, including operating our modern fleet of tractors and equipment, along with assisting our stock team during the winter months.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- Attention to detail and take pride in completing tasks to a high standard
- Tractor operation experience (in particular, large horsepower tractors) including
- cultivation, drilling, spraying, fertiliser spreading, and crop harvesting.
- Combine experience would be advantageous
- Modern technology and GPS knowledge
- Basic computer skills and record keeping
- Class 5 licence (would be an advantage) or willing to obtain
- General farm maintenance skills
- A can-do attitude
- Initiative and the ability to operate independently
- The ability to multi-task and adapt to ever-changing priorities
Additional Information
In Return we can offer:
In Return we can offer:
- Great Team Culture
- A challenging but rewarding work environment
- Opportunity for individual growth
- Competitive starting remuneration rates depending on experience
- Plus on farm housing available if required
Ready to start?
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please email a copy of your cover letter and CV to info@fairfieldfarms.co.nz or alternatively contact Geoff Roberts on 027 487 9867.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please email a copy of your cover letter and CV to info@fairfieldfarms.co.nz or alternatively contact Geoff Roberts on 027 487 9867.
Date Posted: 2025-02-03
