Hayden Mackenzie Contracting Ltd

06/11/2025

Precision Planters have been busy the last few weeks getting Maize and Beet crops in the ground! 🫜🌽

23/10/2025

Hands down the best part of this industry we work in…… long lasting friendships

Earlier this year one of our longest serving employees and friends got married, and the celebration bought together many past and current team members of Hayden Mackenzie Contracting. It reminded us all of the good and great that comes from the long days and nights

05/10/2025

Beet ground prep kicking off 🫜

07/09/2025

Weather has been playing ball at the moment, The cultivation crew have been out making the most of it!

30/07/2025

8270 and the 8295 have been busy getting some barley in while the sun shines!

11/06/2025

Class 5 Driving Opportunities - Permanent & Fixed Term Positions
We are currently seeking motivated, experienced truck drivers to join our current team of skilled and enthusiastic operators to assist with a milk cartage contract and to enable the completion of harvest. If you are a young, keen applicant with a Class 4 licence, a pathway to Class 5 may be provided.

The role will see the successful applicant carting milk and milk products around the South Island and then bales, grain and silage around Mid and South Canterbury. Grape and stock cartage together with fertiliser and bulk driving work is available at the completion of the summer harvest. Applicants will have at least 2 years of relevant experience truck driving in the agricultural industry.
The successful applicants will have a clean driver’s licence, be professional and neatly presented.
Wage range - $28.00 to $38.00/hr, 40hr/week minimum
They must
- be able to work up to 70hrs per week as part of a close-knit team
- be able to work unsupervised to a high standard
- have excellent written & communication skills
- be reliable and punctual
- keep accurate records
- show respect for our equipment, clients and their property
- operate trucks/agricultural machinery confidently on & off-road
- be able to attain a valid NZ work visa
- hold a Class 4/5 licence
Please send your CV and references to [email protected]

08/06/2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Seasonal Machinery Operator Roles - 2025/26 Season
Are you available October 2025 to April 2026?
Are you motivated, have a can-do attitude and prior experience in the ag contracting industry?
Keen to work as part of a large team and develop your skills further?
We are looking for team members for the coming season and require operators for the following -

🟢 JCB Telehandlers
🟢 Loader Tractors
🟢 Scannell Bale Wrappers
🟢 Claas/Fella Rakes
🟢 Welger Round & Claas/Case Square Balers
🟢 JCB Loading Shovels
🟢 Claas Triple Mowers
🟢 Truck & Trailer Drivers with Class 4/5 Licences (or equivalent)

We service a diverse client base in the central South Island generating consistent work and substantial hours.
Competitve pay rates and accommodation available.
To apply, please send your CV and references to [email protected]

03/06/2025

Cow Carting time, rigs looking good on the way to the coast…

17/05/2025

Great drone footage from Luke tonight
Prep for Autumn sown wheat

07/05/2025

The last paddock for Harvest 2025, Clover at Stover.

23/04/2025

It’s Maize time! thanks for the coverage and thanks to the HMC team getting it done 🌾🚜

Check out Tom Cameron’s video.