Who We Are
We are an Agricultural Contracting business and have been serving our clients for the past 17 years. We are based in Pongakawa, close to Te Puke in the Bay of Plenty and are 40 minutes from Whakatane, Rotorua and Tauranga.
About the Role:
You will operate a range of modern agricultural machinery to deliver high-quality services across our clients’ properties.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for operators with advanced skills and a minimum of 3 years experience in the following areas:
* Mowing - 9m mower
* Raking - 4 Rotor
* Tedding
* Baling - Round, Square Baler
* Bale Wrapping
* Bale Stacking
* Cultivation ( Discing, Aerating, Power Harrow,Direct Drilling, Roll Seeding)
* Maize Precision planting
* Maize harvesting
* Loader Wagon operation
* Jockey Bin
* Using an Agricultural App and Precision mapping
Experience with John Deere, Fendt, and Case IH tractors is required, along with competency in the correct set-up and maintenance of equipment.
About You
✅ Minimum 3 years of experience in agricultural contracting
✅ High level of mechanical and operational skills
✅ Reliable, honest, punctual, and committed
✅ Flexible and willing to work extended hours as required
✅ Able to provide contactable references
Benefits
• Work with a supportive, experienced team
• Access to modern, well-maintained machinery
• Competitive pay rates
• Potential accommodation assistance available
If you are an experienced operator looking to join a respected and well-run business for the September 2026 – April 2027 Season, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to office@jclcontracting.co.nz
or visit jclcontracting.co.nz for more info.