River Field Tractor Operator

We're looking for a skilled Tractor Operator with relevant experience to join our Flood Operations team. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and contributing to the care of our river environments, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. **About the role:** You'll operate a tractor-mounted reach mower (e.g. Bomford, McConnel, Spearhead) to maintain stopbanks and stream edges across the Hutt Valley, Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata, and Porirua. You'll also support flood response activities including inspections and repairs, and act as a backup operator for our 4WD multipurpose tractor. Outside of mowing season, you'll assist with river maintenance tasks such as willow planting, scrub cutting, and general upkeep of flood protection assets. You may also work in the Wairarapa and Kāpiti areas and collaborate with other teams in our Environmental Delivery group. **What you'll bring:** * Relevant experienceoperating a tractor-mounted reach mower (minimum 2 years) * Skilled in driving large 4WD tractors and using implements like a 4-in-1 loader bucket * Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather (pre-employment medical required) * Able to self-manage mowing rounds and coordinate with contractors * Willing to support wider river operations outside mowing season * Basic mechanical and mower maintenance skills (welding knowledge a bonus) * W endorsement required (F, T, R class 2 licence an advantage) You'll report to the Mabey Road Flood Operations Field Supervisor and work alongside a dedicated team committed to flood protection and environmental care. **What we offer:** * Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy. * We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression. * Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoā Māori partner providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support. * We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work. * Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture. * Great working environments across our beautiful region. **Come help treasure and grow our rohe together** Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured. To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts and helping this rohe and its people prosper. We are part of a collective movement alongside mana whenua and community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own. Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future. **How to apply:** Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Diversity Works. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team. We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you. Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV. *All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.* For further information, please contact Jeff Angus 027498 6652 **Applications close:** 5.00pm, Sunday, 31 August 2025 **.** *However, we will be shortlisting applications as they come in and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.* The remuneration for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $61,690 to $92,536, with a midpoint of $77,113. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.