Tractor Driver General at Haycocks Station

About the Role

Join the team at Haycocks Station as a Tractor Driver General, where your practical skills will directly contribute to our farm's continued success. Located on a vast 6,242-hectare property featuring sheep, beef, and deer livestock, you will manage and maintain a fleet of four John Deere tractors along with associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain farm tractors and machinery to support daily farm activities.
• Perform duties such as feeding out, gravelling and grading roads, heavy rolling, mowing, transporting fencing gear, and ensuring fertiliser and seed supplies are maintained.
• Support general farm upkeep and undertake additional tasks as needed.
• Collaborate within a close-knit team of seven to maintain property and assets effectively.
• Work independently with flexibility to prioritize changing activities while upholding safety, animal welfare, and environmental standards.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience handling farm tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Ability to work autonomously and adjust to evolving task priorities.
• Commitment to health and safety, animal care, and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with managers, colleagues, contractors, and suppliers.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting skills, with willingness to learn new systems.
• Enthusiasm for training and guiding new employees.
• Possession of a valid New Zealand driver's licence is mandatory.

About Pāmu Landcorp and Haycocks Station

Pāmu Landcorp is a State-Owned Enterprise operating over 110 farms across New Zealand, dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative farming solutions. Haycocks Station stretches 37km along the Mavora Valley, balancing highly productive river terraces with extensive tussock hill country. It supports about 39,000 stock units, including Romney sheep, Angus cattle, and red deer, providing livestock to finishing farms.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Accommodation of good quality is offered with this role.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave, up to 4% KiwiSaver matching, extra holiday during Christmas, and access to training and development.
• Located approximately 30 minutes from Te Anau and within two hours of Invercargill and Queenstown, offering outdoor lifestyle opportunities.

Additional Information and Conditions

• Applicants must have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand and be available for in-person interviews.
• Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this permanent position.
• The successful candidate will undergo drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check before appointment.
• Our work culture is guided by values: Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder.

Application Process

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 16 August 2026. Candidates will be interviewed progressively, so early applications are encouraged. For inquiries, contact Paul Smith at (027) 497-2479 or [email protected].