Plant Operator - Manufacture

Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders’ interests at heart. 

Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we operate every day:

We Connect | Whanaungatanga
We Respect | Kaitiakitanga
We Deliver | Kotahitanga

These values are central to our culture and are actively lived, recognised, and celebrated across the organisation.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. 

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services. 

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa.

About the role 

As a key member of our manufacturing team, you'll ensure the safe, effective operation of the manufacture plant to achieve planned production levels. By keeping the manufacturing plant running at optimum levels - and safely - we're best placed to help our farmers/shareholders, and you're best placed for a rewarding job with great scope for growth. 

About you: 

Given the work environment and nature of the role, it’s essential you’re physically fit, mechanically minded and safety conscious. Ideally, you’ll be comfortable around running conveyor belts and machinery, but if not, we can provide the training to get you there if you have a positive, can-do attitude. To be successful in the role, you will ideally: 

• Be flexible in your ability to work alternating shift patterns, including nights and weekends 

• Have manufacturing or process plant experience 

• Enjoy working as part of a team 

• Safety conscious 

• Be physically fit 

• Be mechanically minded 

• Good communication skills 

• Have a reasonable level of computer literacy 

• Full driver’s license 

• OSH Forklift Operators Certificate (desirable) 

• F endorsement (desirable) 

• W, T, R, endorsement (desirable) 

• Confined space (desirable) 

 Benefits: 

For all that you’ll bring, you can expect plenty in return, including: 

• Competitive hourly rate and benefits (5% superannuation, individual medical, life and income protection insurances) 

• Ongoing training and development 

• Mobile plant licenses and endorsements 

How it works: 

To submit your application, click on Apply Now. Applications close Friday 25 September 2026. 

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