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Make it your specialty.\nThis isn’t your typical all-round Vineyard Operator role.\nYou’ll join Vinarchy’s dedicated Machine Operations Team, where machine operation is at the heart of what you do.\nAcross our Marlborough vineyards, you’ll operate tractors, harvesters and specialist vineyard machinery, carrying out seasonal operations including spraying, trimming, mowing, defoliating and harvest activities.\nIf you like getting behind the controls, doing the job properly and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day, this could be the role for you.\nThis is a permanent opportunity to build real depth in machine operations, supported by experienced operators, training and clear operating procedures.\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nMachine Operations: Operate tractors, harvesters, ATVs and vineyard machinery safely and efficiently.\nSeasonal Operations: Carry out mowing, mulching, trimming, leaf plucking, compost spreading, post driving and harvest activities.\nMachine Care: Complete pre-start checks, basic preventative maintenance and seasonal machinery set-up.\nQuality & Safety: Take pride in doing the job properly, spotting issues and speaking up when something isn't right.\nTeamwork: Work closely with other operators, Team Leaders and our workshop team to keep the day's work moving.\nContinuous Improvement: Look for better ways of working and help the team deliver quality results.\nThese activities reflect the core operational accountabilities in the Machine Operator role description, including tractors, harvesters, ATVs, powered and towed implements, harvest activities and basic preventative maintenance.\nWhat You’ll Bring:\nWe're more interested in finding good operators with the right foundations than someone who ticks every box.\nYou'll bring:\nPrevious experience operating tractors, machinery or similar equipment\nBasic machinery knowledge and mechanical awareness\nA full, current New Zealand driver's licence\nA reputation for being reliable and doing what you say you'll do\nGood attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work\nA strong approach to safety\nThe ability to work independently while still being part of the team\nConfidence following work plans and communicating when something doesn't look right\nFlexibility to work extended hours and shifts during harvest\nVineyard experience is preferred, but it isn't the only way in. If you have solid machinery experience from agriculture, horticulture or another relevant environment, we'd like to hear from you.\nYou don't need to know every piece of equipment from day one. Bring the basics and the right attitude to learning, and we'll help you build your capability.\nWhy Join Us?\nVinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.\nFor our Machine Operations Team, that means the opportunity to specialise in the work you enjoy, build your machinery capability and be part of the team responsible for getting some of Marlborough's most important vineyard operations done.\nWe offer:\nAnnual wine allowance and exclusive wine specials\nPrivate health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and skin checks\nOnsite physio\nVinarchy Birthday leave\nLong service leave\nLike the sound of spending more of your day operating machinery? We'd like to hear from you.\nAt Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. 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