Tractor Driver - Hop Harvest

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Payment: $25 plus 8% holiday pay Location: Tapawera/Korere
Region: Nelson/Abel Tasman/Golden Bay Experience: Experience Necessary

HOP (BEER) HARVEST 2023 - Tractor drivers - evening shift

The 2023 Hop Harvest is underway and we are seeking experienced Tractor Drivers to join the evening shift team.  The role of the tractor team is to cart the cut hops that fall into the specially built trailers from the field to the processing shed in a safe manner.  Minimum 1-2 years tractor experience required.   Start date: Monday 13 March for 2-3 weeks (must be available for the full duration of harvest)

Hourly rate - $25 plus holiday pay ($27 total)

Hours - 5pm - 3am

Location - Korere Valley & Tapawera (Tasman region, South Island)

Accommodation - fully self contained units available in a purpose built camp at $20 per night. Van sight with access to kitchen facilities, bathroom amenities $10 per night. Gas hot water, power, wi-fi.

Free van transport from accommodation to the farm each shift.

Evening meal provided each working day.

Please get in touch ASAP.

Thank you.

Job Requirements

At least 1-2 years tractor driving experience, must be able to back a trailer well