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Company Ravensdown
Location Waitomo, Waikato
Listed Wed 24 Apr, 3:02 pm
Type Full time, Permanent
Reference 9182
If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?



To enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand ™

Ka pukekotia a Rongomatane, ka poho kereru a Aotearoa



An exciting opportunity to join the Aerowork team, supporting NZ farmers is now available.



About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Aircraft Loader Driver (officially titled, Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support) team member to join the team at Ravensdown Aerowork. This is our agricultural aviation business, providing aerial application of fertiliser and lime spreading to farmer clients. We operate fixed-wing aircraft covering many areas of the North and South Island.

Based in Te Kuiti and covering the King Country and Waikato, you'll be responsible for loading fertiliser and lime into our aircraft, as well as refuelling the aircraft during stops in a safe and professional manner, shifting loaders between airstrips, and daily maintenance on the loaders.

This role would ideally suit someone with flexibility to work increased hours during our peak seasons (Spring and Autumn). The hours for this role are variable and weather dependant, with early starts and weekend work required when busy. In return we offer an attractive base salary along with job commission for when you load the aircraft, medical insurance for you and your family and 5 weeks annual leave after completing 5 years of service.

If you're passionate about the aviation and/or agricultural industries or looking to start your journey as an Agricultural Pilot and enjoy operating heavy machinery, flying to and from work sites, and prefer being outdoors, we'd love to hear from you.



About You

To be successful in this role you will have:


  • Previous Heavy vehicle experience, (minimum 2 years of class 2 NZ Drivers Licence)
  • DG endorsement/experience with transporting class 3 DG's highly regarded
  • Experience handling heavy machinery or Earthmoving equipment highly regarded
  • Flexibility and availability to respond to business requirements and weather conditions
  • A high commitment to safety and quality
  • Great communication skills
  • Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot issues and basic maintenance of equipment.
  • Enjoy being part of a team, working closely with the pilots and other drivers
  • A positive can do attitude
  • Area knowledge of King Country and Waikato areas advantageous
  • Live within 30 minutes travel time of Te Kuiti Airport




How to Apply

Please click on the 'Apply' to send your CV and cover letter.

Applications close Sunday 12th May 2024.



Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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