Tractor Operator LeaderBrand

The Opportunity:

At LeaderBrand, they’re passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, their goal is to become New Zealand’s most consistent and efficient fresh food producer. Their 400+ people nationwide are the heart of their success. LeaderBrand are always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn—people excited to help shape the future of fresh food.

As a Tractor Driver/Machine Operator, you’ll be hands-on in horticulture - cultivating land, preparing paddocks and growing crops, while operating the best gear and GPS systems. If you’re skilled on machinery, have an eye for precision, and want to be part of a solid company that looks after its people and the land, this is your shot.

What you’ll run:

• Tractors big and small (Case, Fendt, John Deere)
• Cultivation gear and precision harvesters
• Planters and grader scoops
• Tile drain ploughs
• Diggers and forklifts

What you bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with large equipment (or similar from mining, civils, forestry)
• Tech confidence: GPS, digital systems
• Mechanical aptitude for basic maintenance
• Full Class 1 + F endorsement
• Safety-first, proactive, able to work solo or help train other
• Must be eligible to work in NZ.

What’s in it for you:

• A permanent full-time role with a company that lives its values
• Work that matters - helping grow and supply fresh produce nationwide
• Room to grow with a forward-thinking, family-run business
• A team that values skill, reliability, and good people

How to apply:

Applications for this role are being handled on behalf of LeaderBrand by People Plus Ltd and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis!

Please apply via Seek with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.