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This is more than just turning spanners. If you understand farming and machinery, you'll learn how modern agricultural equipment helps farmers maximise productivity, reduce downtime, and achieve better results. You'll develop the skills to diagnose complex problems, use advanced technology, and become a trusted advisor to customers who rely on their machinery every day.
What’s the job?
- Complete a structured apprenticeship programme with practical guidance, hands-on training, and support to achieve your qualifications
- Assemble, service and repair a wide range of agricultural machinery, from mowers and rakes through to seeders, sprayers and combine harvesters
- Learn how to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and precision farming systems using the latest tools and technology
- Use online systems to record your work, access technical information and troubleshoot machine faults
- Work alongside experienced technicians to understand how machinery performance impacts farming operations and customer success
- Build relationships with customers and help keep their equipment operating during critical times of the farming season
Who are we?
Established in 1975, we’re a family-owned wholesaler and retailer of market-leading combines, foragers, hay equipment, seeders, spreaders and sprayers for global brands such as CLAAS and AMAZONE. We have 33 dealers across New Zealand and Australia, with support offices in Christchurch, Melbourne and Perth.
Who are you?
While we welcome applications from people just starting their careers, we're particularly interested in hearing from those with agricultural experience or a background working with farm machinery.
We're looking for people who:
- Have practical agricultural knowledge and understand how machinery is used on-farm
- Enjoy problem-solving and have a genuine interest in how machines work
- Have mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn through training and hands-on experience
- Want a career that combines technology, diagnostics and customer support—not just workshop work
- Bring a positive, "can-do" attitude and are willing to step outside their comfort zone to grow and achieve new goals
- Are punctual, reliable and honest
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Are confident using computers and technology
What next?
If you're passionate about agriculture and want to turn your farming knowledge into a rewarding technical career, we'd love to hear from you. We'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you become a skilled Agricultural Technician working with some of the world's leading farming equipment.
Apply now and start building your future in agriculture.