Fowle Contracting Ltd

08/04/2026

🌾 Join Fowle Contracting Ltd — Experienced Operators Wanted

2026 / 2027 Season | October 2026 – February/March 2027

Fowle Contracting Ltd is looking for experienced, motivated machinery operators to join our team for the 2026/2027 season. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, operating modern machinery, and being part of a busy agricultural contracting season — we’d love to hear from you.

We are a family-owned agricultural contracting business focused on delivering high-quality service across the Western Southland region. We pride ourselves on maintaining well-presented machinery, a strong team culture, and excellent relationships with our customers.

🚜 Available Operator Roles

Depending on experience, work may include:
• Baling
• Raking
• Cultivation Work
• Fodder Beet Drilling
• Crop Drilling
• Triple Mowers
• Fertiliser Spreading

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking reliable team players who:
• Take pride in maintaining machinery to a high standard
• Have strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Can plan and carry out operations efficiently
• Are committed to Workplace Health & Safety
• Work well with management, teammates, and customers
• Are punctual, reliable, and motivated

Requirements
• Minimum 3+ years’ machinery operating experience
• Full NZ Driver Licence (or foreign equivalent) with clean record
• Ability to provide previous employer references
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing
• Flexibility to work extended hours during busy periods, including some weekends

What We Offer
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Comfortable accommodation available
• Meals available
• Work vehicles available for the right candidates
• Minimum 30 hours per week (weather and workload dependent)
• Supportive team environment with well-maintained modern equipment

We understand the demands of the season and aim to create a positive, hardworking, and enjoyable workplace where everyone pulls together to get the job done.

To find out more about who we are and what we do, check out our website or page.

📩 How to Apply

Please send your Cover Letter and CV to:
📧 [email protected]

For more information contact:
Nigel Fowle — 021 226 6156
Zack Fowle — 027 975 6855

01/04/2026

We have around 800 top quality red and white clover bales looking for a home, competitive pricing, get in touch with Zack on 0279756855 or Nigel on 0212266156 for a quote today ✅

Located in and around the Tuatapere area!

11/03/2026

What a busy couple of weeks 👨‍🌾👨‍🌾Just a heads up to our clients and friends — we’ll be taking a week off from Wednesday the 18th March while Kaitlyn & I get married! 💍

If something urgent comes up, Nigel will be around for a call on 021 226 6156 and he will be back on Deck Monday 23rd of March 🚜🚜

Thanks for your understanding while we enjoy the big week with our family & friends🥂

01/02/2026

Boys putting their drone to use great snaps team 🚜

19/01/2026

Max Tilby Loretta Tilby Haines took this awesome video of us mowing, thanks

06/01/2026

Jacqui at Westrange Station checking up on the boys getting the job done ✔️ Happy customer 🌞☀️

22/12/2025

The boys have been busy busy the last couple weeks in between the rain ☔️ We wish everyone a Merry Christmas as we will take a couple days to spend with family and friends 🚜 thanks to all our customers and staff from the Fowle Contracting team 🍻

09/12/2025

New Massey Ferguson has arrived and Zacks put it straight to work on the Allen drill thanks JJ Limited for the great service as always 🚜 School holiday helper Oliver took this great snap 📷 learning the ropes for when he’s older 👨‍🌾

26/11/2025

Both Fusion 4 Plus been busy bees this week thanks Adam for the snap 📸 Power Farming Southland 🚜

19/11/2025

Zack one happy boy picking up his new bailer this week 🚜

Big shoutout to Fowle Contracting Ltd! 🚜🔥

Huge thanks to the team at Fowle Contracting for grabbing a new McHale Fusion 4 Plus from us here at Power Farming Southland!

We really appreciate the support, and we’re stoked to see this awesome machine heading your way to join your current line up. Can’t wait to see it out in the paddock doing its thing this season!

Cheers again team — always good working with you. 🙌🌾

Power Farming Southland

19/11/2025

The boys have been busy the last couple weeks, appreciate the long hours they have been putting in 🚜 ☀️

03/11/2025

The boys making the most of the fine weather the last couple days in between getting stuck 🫣there has been some balage being done 🌞🚜 long may the sunshine 🌞🤩