Are you an experienced and talented operator with exposure to a variety of machinery from large to small excavators, trucks, tractors, skidsteer loaders, forkhoists etc. Do you have a solid foundation of excavator experience but tired of the mundane day in day out moving piles and stressed out project managers. We offer a unique role with lots of variety for the right applicant undertaking multiple projects on a picturesque private property close to central Whangarei.
Our ideal candidate would be the Edward Sissor-hands of joystick operation ideally with a solid understanding or background in metal fabrication and welding or mechanical.
If you have experience in some or all of the following, we would like to hear from you …
• All aspects of excavator operating, including tilt buckets, grabs, augers drilling etc
• Mechanically inclined with a good awareness and ear for engines and machinery
• Site levelling and a good natural eye for lines, levels and depths
• Roading and re-surfacing, compaction principles
• Trenching and drainage basic principles
• Safe lifting, strops, slings and securing loads
• Farm dam, pond, swimming hole construction knowledge
• Landscaping and working with large rock placement
• Tractor work, FEL, mulching, spraying, post rammer etc
• Fencing and farm level construction techniques
• Stock work or management (cattle/sheep)
• Steel and/or Aluminium fabrication and welding
• Mechanical aptitude or background in vehicle or machinery repairs
• Potential background or interest in landscaping and plants
• HT license of benefit but not essential.
The ideal applicant will possess the following personal attributes:
• Ability to work in a sole charge position at times, with good organisational and communication skills
• Self driven, enthusiastic with a ‘get-up-and-go’ attitude and the ability to let go of the joysticks for a rake or shovel as needed
• Responsible, mature team player and able to get along with all types of people
• A calm and even disposition and ability to work under pressure when required without compromising safety
• Good level of physical fitness and health as well as a stable home environment
• Consistent and reliable with an understanding of the fundamentals of what defines a good work ethic
• A possible interest in mechanics, vehicles and machines
• A possible interest in animals, dogs, birds and plants
We offer …
• A unique and interesting role with much variety across multiple projects.
• Potential for learning new abilities on the job dependent upon skill set.
• A happy, cheerful team in a relaxed rural setting with occasional pressures.
• A generous renumeration package consistent with experience and skill set.
We invite suitably qualified individuals to apply, initially by email to david@natureski.co.nz . Please include a CV, copies of any qualifications and a covering letter detailing the unique skillsets you may bring to this position.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 30th October 2026 and should be emailed only
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and current full drivers licence with reliable transport.