Harvest Season - Operators

Harvest Operator/ Talley’s Ashburton Vege

• Join Talley’s Ashburton Vege as a Harvest Operator and take advantages of existing perks like generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations.

About the role

We are taking expressions of interest for our coming harvest seasons, starting early November 2024 till the February / March 2025.

The pay rate ranges from $28.39 - $35.89/hour, with a generous night shift allowance.

You will be working on “6-on, 1-off pattern”, working 12-hour shifts, on either day or night shift (preferred).

As a Harvest Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Operation of our modern harvesters.
• Adhering to our Health, Safety and Well Being Policies.
• Daily upkeep and cleanliness of the equipment.
• Completion of Machine checks and recording.
• Full training provided.

We have further opportunities post-harvest during our potato storage season (mid-March through mid-June).

For this role, you’ll need:

• Background and interest in agriculture
• Class 2 (Full) NZ license with W endorsement (or international equivalent), for our modern self-propelled harvesters (we can help you obtain the W endorsement for the right candidate)
• Class 4 (Full) with W endorsement for our tractor (we can help you obtain the W endorsement for the right candidate)

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions.
• Training provided.
• Generous staff discounts and Perks.
• Free on-site parking.
• Annual wage reviews.
• Opportunities across multiple Talley’s brands.
• Support from EAP services to make sure your wellbeing comes first.
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Job security and stability - we continue to operate all year round.
• Ability to complete relevant NZQA qualifications.
• Locations across New Zealand offering opportunities to move as you do.
• Gear and PPE provided.

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.

Applications close on 30th September 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.