Destoner Tractor Operator
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Payment: $29 Location: Between Rakaia And Methven
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury Experience: Experience Necessary

Highfield Farm is a 2500 Ha intensive cropping, vegetable and dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

  • We are looking for an experienced tractor driver to join our cropping team from August 2026 for Spring planting season until end of October 2026.
  • Farm work duties will include operating John Deere tractors and destoners plus other farm jobs.
  • Located between Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia in Mid-Canterbury. Approximately 1 hour drive South of Christchurch.

Applicants must have:

  • NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa (We can not sponsor you)
  • Must speak fluent English.
  • Have your own transport.
  • The ability to work long hours and weekends.
  • A full NZ drivers license or equivalent international drivers license.
  • John Deere tractor driving experience.
  • Accommodation on farm. 
  • Able to work well with others in a team and also alone. 

There may be additional work if required for the Summer harvest 2026/27

Please contact me if you are interested in this position