Farm Maintenance & Machinery Specialist at Peel Forest Estate Ltd

Are you hands-on, mechanically inclined, and love solving problems on the go? Peel Forest Estate Ltd is looking for a Farm Maintenance & Machinery Specialist to join their experienced team on one of New Zealand’s most iconic deer farms. 

Situated at the foot of Mt Peel in Timaru, Canterbury, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, maintaining machinery, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations on a large-scale farming property.

Summary

• Company: Peel Forest Estate Ltd
• Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Not specified, but includes housing and utilities
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Requirements

To be considered for the role, you’ll need to have:

• Strong mechanical and maintenance skills
• Welding and fabrication experience (an advantage)
• A practical and methodical approach to tasks
• High attention to health and safety standards
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• A strong work ethic and a team-first mindset

Responsibilities

As the Farm Maintenance & Machinery Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:

• Machinery & Workshop Maintenance: Servicing, repairing, and maintaining farm machinery, including tractors, diggers, side-by-sides, and feed-out equipment. You’ll also manage the workshop and yard.
• Farm Infrastructure: Maintaining tracks, culverts, water tanks, and troughs.
• Machinery Operation: Assisting with seasonal work such as cultivation, feeding out, and feed conservation using various implements.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Promoting best practices and ensuring safe machinery and equipment use across the farm.

Benefits

• Free 3-bedroom house provided on-site
• Free Wi-Fi and subsidised power
• Stunning natural location with access to outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, tramping, and jet boating
• Ongoing training and development support
• Be part of a progressive, innovative, and supportive farming business

Application Deadline

No fixed deadline, apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit to Brendon Graham
via BG@pfe.nz