About the role
As a Seed Coating Plant Operator, you'll be responsible for running and maintaining the modern seed coating machinery, ensuring product quality and consistency, and supporting the wider production operation. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone with great attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic.
Key responsibilities
Operating automated seed coating machinery
Monitoring product quality, calibration, and production outputs
Carrying out basic machinery maintenance and troubleshooting
Accurately recording batch and production data
Assisting with warehousing, packing, and dispatch activities when required
Following health & safety, hygiene, and quality control protocols
About you
Previous experience in a production or machinery operating role preferred (agriculture, food, or manufacturing industries ideal)
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Good physical fitness
Forklift licence and experience preferred
Benefits
Health / life / income protection insurance included
Competitive remuneration package
About us
Barenbrug is a global leader in pasture and forage seed innovation, proudly supporting New Zealand farmers with quality seed and trusted advice for over 30 years. The Rolleston-based facility is at the heart of our seed processing and distribution. Barenbrug have been able to build an excellent culture in their Processing and Distribution Warehouse, with many staff being long term employees. You will be able to continue your career with a market leader and gain access to further opportunities throughout the business.
Why Join Barenbrug?
Barenbrug have been able to build an excellent culture in their Processing and Distribution Warehouse, with many staff being long term employees. You will be able to continue your career with a market leader and gain access to further opportunities in throughout the business.
You will need to work flexible hours as required. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a great opportunity to be involved at the forefront of pastoral agriculture.
How to Apply
You can download a Position Description and a copy of our Pre-Employment application form from our website – www.barenbrug.co.nz . To apply by email, please attach your CV, cover letter and a completed Pre-employment application form and email to [email protected] , or post to Barenbrug New Zealand, 2547 Old West Coast Road, RD 1, Christchurch 7671. Closes Friday 20 November 2026.