## An Outstanding Opportunity in a Progressive Family-Owned Farming Business
- Above industry remuneration package based on experience
- Modern, industry-leading machinery and precision farming technology
- On-farm accommodation available if required
- Flexible start date
- Located just 10 minutes from Ashburton and less than one hour from Christchurch
## About Us
Lovett Family Farms is a third-generation, family-owned farming business operating over 1,000 hectares in Mid Canterbury. Over many years, we have developed a successful and diversified farming operation producing a wide range of vegetable and arable crops, including potatoes, carrots, onions, blackcurrants, wheat, barley, peas, spinach, radish and grass seed.
Our operation includes a modern onion packhouse, potato storage complex, carrot washing facility and a large, purpose-built workshop, supported by significant investment in modern machinery and precision farming technology.
We are seeking an experienced **Agricultural Grower / Machinery Operator** to join our team and play an important role in the production of high-quality crops across our farming operation.
## The Role
This is a varied, hands-on position offering an interesting workload throughout the year. You will be responsible for managing and producing crops within your designated area, operating a range of modern agricultural machinery and assisting with general farm operations.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of good crop management and enjoys working with modern agricultural equipment.
## Key Responsibilities
- Operating machinery throughout all stages of the growing cycle, including cultivation, planting, crop management and harvesting.
- Operating combine harvesters for grain and small seed crops.
- Operating precision drills for onions, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, spinach and radish.
- Operating vegetable harvesters for potatoes, onions and carrots.
- Managing four lateral irrigation systems.
- Undertaking general farm duties as required.
- Maintaining and caring for a modern agricultural machinery fleet.
## About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience operating agricultural machinery.
- Experience with combine harvesting and/or vegetable harvesting.
- Sound practical farming knowledge and crop production experience.
- The ability to work independently, take responsibility and make sound decisions.
- A strong work ethic and a reliable, adaptable approach.
- Good mechanical awareness and a commitment to machinery maintenance and care.
- A focus on productivity, efficiency and producing high-quality crops.
A **Class 2 truck licence** would be advantageous but is not essential.
## Our Machinery Fleet
Our farming operation is supported by a modern fleet of machinery and technology, including **Fendt, Case, New Holland, Dewulf, Agrifac, Miedema, Trimble, Rumex, Monosem and Su-Tech**.
## What We Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive farming business where your skills and experience will be valued. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, operate modern equipment and build a long-term career within a successful and growing agricultural operation.
On-farm accommodation in Pendarves is available if required.
For further information about our business, visit our website:
**[Lovett Family Farms](https://www.lovettfarms.co.nz/)**
## Applications
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently residing in New Zealand who have relevant agricultural machinery operating and cropping experience.
If you enjoy practical farming, working with modern machinery and being part of a progressive family-owned operation, we would welcome your application.