Waikato Region Other Job Listings

Truck / Truck and Trailer Drivers64747709945859110

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Truck / Truck and Trailer Drivers

Finch Contracting Ltd is located at Paterangi, 10 minutes from Te Awamutu, 15 minutes from Cambridge and 20 minutes from Hamilton. We are a progressive agricultural contracting business and cover an area from Ngāruawāhia through to Turangi. We are currently seeking Class 4 or 5 driver for this Grass and Maize Harvest. Our contracting services include but are not limited to mowing, raking, merging, baling round/square, harvesting grass/lucerne/ maize silage, stacking, strip spraying, strip till, planting, re-grassing, transporting silage, stacking bales, cultivation, therefore applicants will be expected to be able to perform tasks that relate to Truck / Truck and Trailer transportation for our Agricultural Contracting business. Applicants will need to have a minimum of 1 years' experience driving trucks / truck and trailer off road for an agricultural company and has operated a truck next to a Forage Harvester. Job requirements and following attributes that are required: • A NZ Class 4 or 5 Driver's License or foreign equivalent which can be converted to a NZ License. • Correct visa to be eligible to work in NZ or be a NZ resident. • Clean driving record. • Compliant with NZ Logbook rules. • Available to work flexible hours Monday - Sunday. • Commitment to the whole season, commencing asap until the 31st of May 2026. • Hard worker with a good attitude. • Reliable, trustworthy and punctual. • A good sense of humor. • Good verbal and written communication. • Practical sense, with initiative and ability to work unsupervised. • Respects our equipment, our customers and their property. • Adhering to all Health and safety guidelines to operate in a safe and effective manner. • A pre-employment drug alcohol test will be required before starting (and randoms throughout the year) along with the return of a satisfactory Criminal and Driving record. • Minimum of 2 reference attached to a CV What's on offer: • A minimum of 80 hours a fortnight and maximum 140 hours a fortnight • A competitive pay range starting from $28.00 per hour. Depending on what license the applicant holds and experience. • Modern Fleet and Equipment. • Opportunities to grow and progress. e.g. licenses • Company uniform If you have these attributes and would like to work for a progressive company with a great team culture, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with a CV and a minimum of 2 references (submission of your application authorises us to contact your referees prior to an interview) to info@finchcontracting.nz or call us on 07 871 3218 Applicants for this position will need to have NZ residency or a valid visa to work in NZ.

Waipa District, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Utility Arborist - Hamilton64613720737794111

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Utility Arborist - Hamilton

Utility Arborist - Hamilton We are currently seeking experienced and qualified Utility Arborists for our Hamilton Yard. Who said the office needs to have four walls? As a Utility Arborist with Treescape you will spend your days amongst the treetops, working around powerlines and doing what you do best. The purpose of this role is to carry out a variety of tasks and day-to-day activities required and is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of our power infrastructure while maintaining the natural beauty of the environment. So, if you are looking for a change and you have either qualifications in Arboriculture or substantial experience with chainsaws, now is your chance to join the largest leading Green Asset Management provider in New Zealand! When you join Treescape, not only will you be provided an abundance of training to advance your skills, but you will also be working in some of the most iconic sites around New Zealand. Joining the largest green asset management provider in New Zealand means an opportunity for your career to grow as an arborist or leader while being guaranteed the ability to work with the best people and equipment in the country. Ideally, you will have: - NZQA Utility arborist qualification level 3+ - 1+ years' experience in the field - Full class 1 driver's license minimum (Class 2 Beneficial) - Current first-aid certificate beneficial - Essential sound experience with chainsaws, pole saws, and brushwood chippers - Knowledge of tree and shrub identification is desired - Clear communication skills Perks include but are not limited to when you join Treescape: - We will provide you with a full uniform, work boots, and climbing equipment - We will ensure you are working alongside highly experienced colleagues in a supportive and safe work environment - You will be provided a competitive hourly rate based on your experience and qualifications - Consistent full-time work guaranteed (Mon-Fri 7am-5pm) with overtime available - Ongoing unit standard industry training programs are available - Further HT class training is available - Serious opportunity for career progression - Well-equipped modern machinery throughout the company - Monthly appreciation rewards and yearly awards If this sounds like your next career move, then hit the apply button now or email your application to careers@treescape.co.nz. The fine print - To be eligible for this position you must currently be living in NZ and have a legal right to work in this country (i.e. NZ Citizenship, be a permanent resident, or hold full working rights). Treescape is also an NZ Immigration Accredited employer, which means that we can support visa applications under the AEWV. - Candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, a medical exam, and Ministry of Justice checks as part of the recruitment process (at Treescape’s cost). - This is a permanent and full-time position working Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week. Additional hours and flexibility are generally available. - We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.

Hamilton, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Q/C Skid worker

Skiddy/QC **You must live in Taupo to be eligible for this position** Timberwolf Logging Ltd is looking for a Skiddy/QC to join our team. We are a Taupo based crew working for Timberlands in the Kaingaroa Estate **We are looking for someone to fill this position at the start of 2026 To be eligible for this role you must: - • Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and ongoing random drug and alcohol tests • Pass a medical check • Own a reliable chainsaw • Be at work EVERY day • Fit and healthy • Have full clean driver’s license • Able to work safely on the landing • Be a team player and helpful • Able to work unsupervised • Be able to meet target and quality criteria • Able to follow instructions • Enthusiastic team player • Safety conscious • Supply at least 2 previous employers contact details The roles for this position include but are not limited to - • Quality Control of cut up logs • Stenciling and dating logs • Trimming and log cutbacks • Communicate with processor operator • Chainsaw operation • General landing work We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic team member. This is an established team with a good team culture. Please private message us to get more info

Taupō, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Loader Operator

Baird Harvesting Ltd is looking for a grapple loader operator for our Groundbase Crew. Can based in Taupo or Tokoroa, main task will be loading trucks. However, helping out in other areas fleeting etc can happen. Must be ticketed for the position, this is not a training position. Good communication skills, you will be dealing with truck drivers, dispatch and updating of stocks on a electronic tablet as well. We are Safetree Certified and have a long history of good relations with the forestry company we contract to. The successful candidate will: Be able to work in a Manulife Forest Estate. Pass regular random drug & alcohol tests. Have a strong commitment to workplace Health & Safety. Takes pride in the workmanship and willing to help with other tasks when not busy loading out. A great team player with a good sense of humor! Please email with CV, Record of Learning and experience to gazbaird@xtra.co.nz

Taupō, New Zealand

NZ$35-40/hour

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Spreader Driver

Are you a seasoned Class 5 Spreader Driver with integrity, high moral and ethical standards, and a passion for delivering exceptional service to our customers? We are a rural ground spreading company based between Taupō and Rotorua in Broadlands and service the Central Plateau region. Partnering with Midlands Rural Transport Limited and Central Transport Limited, we handle all aspects of rural cartage, including fertiliser spreading, bulk fertiliser, liquid cartage and livestock transport. As a progressive group of companies, we value employees who bring energy and vision to their work. Currently, we operate 4 Scania and 1 Mercedes 4x4 Spreaders, each towing side tippers. All are Spreadmark certified, and we use Precision Tracking and Tabula for accurate on farm spreading. We offer a modern fleet of trucks, competitive remuneration, great gear, and a team dedicated to looking after their employees. As a Spreader Driver, you will be committed to the customer, hold a class 5 licence with practical class 5 driving experience, be fit, healthy, drug-free, a team player, punctual, reliable and have a great work ethic. Previous experience of driving Agriculture Equipment or Spreader Trucks is highly desirable. If you are a professional driver who can uphold high industry standards, possess strong communication skills, maintain a positive attitude, is reliable with the ability to work independently or thrive in a team environment, we want to hear from you. Please contact Liana on 07 220 9279 or email liana@midlandsrural.co.nz

Waikato Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Loader operator

Basically this is a head loader position where you will be responsible for loadout and some fleeting in a reasonably high production crew. The job is located 45 minutes from Taupo and is in a hauler/swing yarder crew with a long term corporate contract. This role suits an experienced reliable person with good organistional and commuication skills who can best represent the crew and provide excellent customer service for both the forest owner and cartage contractor. You will be able manage your area of responsibility with minmal outside input and take care of your machine and vehicle to the highest standard.

Waikato Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Tethered Falling machine operator63612609372930116

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Tethered Falling machine operator

This role would suit an experienced operator with tether experience on steep terrain. We run a Komatsu PC 300 tractionline tether in conjunction with a Timberpro 775 fixed head falling machine. The ideal candidate would be able to work independently of the crew preparing settings for grapple extraction by a swing yarder or pole hauler. You will have a good baseline knowledge of harvest planning fundamentals and be able to lay out stems to maximise extraction efficiency. A focus on Health, Safety and environmental, machine maintenance and good overall communication would be advantageous.

Waikato Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Swing Yarder/Hauler Operator63612608849666117

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Swing Yarder/Hauler Operator

Ribbonwood Log Extraction has an opportunity for an experienced swing yarder/tower operator for our Timberland's harvesting contract. This role would suit a person who takes pride in their equipment and can pretty much operate and maintain the machines to the highest standard. We run both Madill 124 and 172 haulers which grapple in tandem with bunched fixed head fallen wood. When using the tower we operte a tractionline skyline system operating efficiency and ease of use. If you're a self-starter like being left alone to manage your own area in tandem with a good bunch of people who worry about outcomes for each other and the forest owner it would be good to hear from you.

Waikato Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Crew Foreman

Tommy & Mandie own Skipps logging and have been in operation since 2007. We are both hands on operators with a passion for health, safety and wellbeing of our people and have strong whanau values. We have two tower crews in the Waikato and Tommy is a hands on owner operator who works alongside his foreman giving support. Mandie works with H&S, admin and everything else in between. We are looking for a Foreman to join the team and take over the day to day running of one of the crews. The crew is a cable harvesting crew with a 70 foot tower, a harvester, 2 loaders, tethered felling machine & winch and grapple carriage. The crew also has a team of manual breaker outs. Ideally we are looking for a forestry foreman with a proven track record but would look at someone who has been in a leadership role in a crew wanting to step up into management. If you are after a new challenge and have a safety first mentality, strong people skills, an excellent understanding of how to pull wood and a passion for logging we would like to hear from you. You can also msg us though our Facebook page Skipps logging & training Please be prepared to provide 2 references when applying, these could be character references PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT OR HAVE NOT WORKED IN THE FORESTRY

Hamilton, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Breaker Out required

We require a Head Breaker Out with 1258 for our Hauler crew. We are a well established company with long term employees. We need someone who is happy to bounce between QC on the skid and breaking out. We run a Hawkeye Carriage when we can. Health and Safety is fore front for us so the best candidate will be Qualified for task. Be drug free, we random test and have a strict drug free policy. Relable and a team player. Reference is required. Please apply via Trade Me with your CV or Record of Learning to gazbaird@xtra.co.nz or phone Leslee on 021 2619931

Waikato Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

NZ$30-40/hour

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Utility Arborist

Utility Arborist - Hamilton We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Utility Arborist for our Hamilton Yard. Who said the office needs to have four walls? As a Utility Arborist with Treescape you will spend your days amongst the treetops, working around powerlines and doing what you do best. The purpose of this role is to carry out a variety of tasks and day-to-day activities required and is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of our power infrastructure while maintaining the natural beauty of the environment. So, if you are looking for a change and you have either qualifications in Arboriculture or substantial experience with chainsaws, now is your chance to join the largest leading Green Asset Management provider in New Zealand! When you join Treescape, not only will you be provided an abundance of training to advance your skills, but you will also be working in some of the most iconic sites around New Zealand. Joining the largest green asset management provider in New Zealand means an opportunity for your career to grow as an arborist or leader while being guaranteed the ability to work with the best people and equipment in the country. Ideally, you will have: - NZQA Utility arborist qualification level 3+ - 1+ years' experience in the field - Full class 1 driver's license minimum (Class 2 Beneficial) - Current first-aid certificate beneficial - Essential sound experience with chainsaws, pole saws, and brushwood chippers - Knowledge of tree and shrub identification is desired - Clear communication skills Perks include but are not limited to when you join Treescape: - We will provide you with a full uniform, work boots, and climbing equipment - We will ensure you are working alongside highly experienced colleagues in a supportive and safe work environment - We will be provided a competitive hourly rate based on your experience and qualifications - Consistent full-time work guaranteed (Mon-Fri 7am-5pm) with overtime available - Ongoing unit standard industry training programs are available - Further HT class training is available - Serious opportunity for career progression - Well-equipped modern machinery throughout the company - Monthly appreciation rewards and yearly awards If this sounds like your next career move, then hit the apply button now or email your application to careers@treescape.co.nz. The fine print - To be eligible for this position you must currently be living in NZ and have a legal right to work in this country (i.e. NZ Citizenship, be a permanent resident, or hold full working rights). Treescape is also an NZ Immigration Accredited employer, which means that we can support visa applications under the AEWV. - Candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, a medical exam, and Ministry of Justice checks as part of the recruitment process (at Treescape’s cost). - This is a permanent and full-time position working Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week. Additional hours and flexibility are generally available. - We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.

Hamilton, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary