Workshop Assistant

Description

Summary: This hands-on role involves supporting a busy workshop team with day-to-day yard tasks, vehicle preparation, and equipment movement. Highlights: 1. Active role supporting mechanics and engineers in a varied workshop environment 2. Opportunity for practical work and learning with a supportive team 3. Focus on initiative, tidiness, and contributing to smooth operations THE OPPORTUNITY This is a hands-on role where you’ll be a key part of a busy, practical workshop team. As the workshop assistant/yard hard you will be taking care of the day-to-day yard and support tasks, helping our mechanics and engineers focus on what they do best. No two days are the same. One day you might be getting vehicles ready for servicing, the next you could be moving equipment, helping in the workshop, or supporting the workshop manager with preparing vehicles for auction. You’ll be trusted to get stuck in, use your initiative, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly. If you like being active, interested in mechanics, enjoy working outdoors and indoors, and being part of a team that looks out for each other, this could be a great fit. This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, likes variety, and wants to be part of a supportive, close-knit team where your contribution really matters. This is a fixed-term role for six months, to help us cover over a busy period of time with staff away. ABOUT CENTRAL FARM SERVICES Our Central Farm Services Workshop, strategically located between Reporoa and Taupō, is dedicated to servicing and repairing farm vehicles and equipment for both internal Pāmu farms and external agricultural businesses. ABOUT YOU You don’t need to be a qualified mechanic - but you have an interest in working with vehicles. Maybe one day you’d be interested in starting an apprenticeship. You: * Enjoy hands-on, practical work * Like helping others and being part of a team * Take pride in keeping things tidy, organised, and safe * Are reliable and happy to pitch in wherever needed * Can follow instructions and always work safely * Are happy using tech systems (like tablets or phones) to check jobs, record details, or keep things organised. Being able to drive a manual vehicle is required, therefore you will need either: a) A restricted driver’s licence (with manual vehicle endorsement), or b) A full driver’s licence (manual vehicle training can be provided if required) If you’ve worked around farms, workshops, machinery, or yards before, that’s great - but if not, we’re happy to train someone who’s keen to learn and shows the right attitude. Most importantly, you’re someone who turns up, help-out, and gets the job done. BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 01 March 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply – so please get your application to us as soon as possible. Please contact Willy Morgan: Workshop Manager on (021) 429-126 or morganw@landcorp.co.nz. if you have any questions. To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.