Agri Fixed Wing Loader Driver

6 days ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Ravensdown Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

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 pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

About the Company:

Aerowork is a 100% owned subsidiary of Ravensdown Ltd and is engaged in aerial application of fertilisers as an essential service for hill country farming. Our aircraft are fitted with GPS technology for accurate placement of fertiliser enabling our customers to maximise farm productivity whilst reducing the environmental impact.

The company currently has 11 operational aircraft supported by more than 35 Loader trucks capable of loading and spreading different fertilizer types across different regions in NZ. A complete Engineering department maintains aircraft and manufactures specialised aircraft parts.

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.

Based locally in Ashhurst and covering the surrounding Manawatu area, you'll be responsible for loading and refuelling fixed wing aircraft in a safe and professional manner, shifting loaders between loading sites and maintaining the mobile plant.

This role would ideally suit someone with flexibility and has the ability to work increased hours during our peak seasons (Spring and Autumn). The hours for this role are variable and weather dependant, and weekend work will be required. If you're passionate about the aviation and/or agricultural industries, enjoy operating heavy machinery and prefer working outdoors we'd love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Ideally previous Loader Driver or Truck Driving experience
  • Experience handling heavy machinery
  • Flexibility and availability to respond to business requirements and weather conditions
  • A commitment to safety and quality
  • Great communication skills

If you have a class 2 or 4 license and DG endorsement that's an advantage, but if not, we can provide the training to get you there as long as you have a positive, can-do attitude.

How to Apply

Please click on the 'Apply' to send your CV and cover letter, or email with any questions.

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

Job Details

Reference #

12579

Posted on

14 Oct 2025

Closes on

02 Nov :55

Location(s)

Manawatu - Whanganui

Expertise

Aviation, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Job level(s)

Entry, Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

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