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D Thompson Contracting Ltd

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D Thompson Contracting Ltd

Specialists in Silage, Baleage, Groundwork and effluent disposal

18/05/2026

Hi all, just a reminder that applications for the 2026/2027 season close this Sunday the 20th of May. Thank you

08/05/2026

Silage and baleage in May! Here’s a few photos from some of the team, with the last few grass jobs nearly all ticked off. Plenty of bales and silage moving around the countryside, Aerating flat out and Beet paddocks opened up

23/03/2026

Staff required for 2026-2027 season.

Hi. It’s time for us to kick next season’s recruitment into gear. We will be looking for experienced operators for

GRASS.
Triple mowers,
2 and 4 rotor rakes,
Claas 950 Harvesters,
JCB 435 loaders,
Loader Wagons,
Tractor and trailers carting grass,
Trucks-Class 4 min, Class 5 preferable,
McHale Fusion balers.
Load all and Tube wrapper.

CULTIVATION.
Reversible ploughs,
6m Power harrows,
Levellers,
Roller drills,
Precision planters using GPS,
Direct drills.

Working Holiday Visas are available to be applied for through Immigration NZ for 1st timers to NZ.

If you have not worked in NZ before, go to Immigration NZ website, https://www.immigration.govt.nz and apply for a Working Holiday Visa from your country.

If you have worked in NZ previously you will be required to go through a different process.
This is called a Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV)

This visa is for skilled seasonal roles and is valid for up to 3 years. Applicants need to have worked in a relevant seasonal role for at least 3 seasons in the past 6 years.
However, the first part is applying for positions.

Overseas interviews will be carried out towards the end of June 2025.

Cultivation begins in September and silage/ baleage in October. You would need to be here by mid-end October.

Applications are to be emailed to, [email protected]
A CV with references must be attached to the email.

Include your 3 position preferences on the application starting at most favoured to least favoured.
Applications will close on Sunday the 20th of May 2026.

25/01/2026

We’ve been a bit slack on Facebook here lately! We hope everybody had a great Christmas and New Year with friends and family!
We would like to thank all of our customers and suppliers for your continued support, it’s greatly appreciated.

We had an enjoyable Christmas Day celebration with our overseas staff, with a game of secret Santa followed by a big Christmas lunch, dinner and dessert. Check out some of the photos from Christmas Day ! 🎄🎅

08/11/2025

D Thompson Contracting Ltd
A huge thank you to Daryl and the team for their continued support and loyalty in choosing McHale balers. We truly appreciate your ongoing trust in our products and partnership over the years.
It’s always a pleasure working with dedicated professionals like the team at D Thompson Contracting — here’s to many more successful seasons ahead! 🌾💪

23/10/2025

Gidday everyone,

Hope you are all staying safe out there.

Please sing out if we can help in any way.

03/09/2025

It’s been good to get a few wheels turning a bit earlier than usual!
The team have been busy over Winter getting through the maintenance, stripping the machinery down, servicing everything and helping clients feed stock.

Ready to roll for the season ahead!

18/05/2025

Thanks to those that have submitted employment applications for the next season. Please now bear with us as we begin the process of interviews and emails.

If circumstances have changed since your application then flick an email to [email protected] please.

16/05/2025

Hi. Just a reminder that applications close tomorrow for the 2025-2026 season.

09/03/2025

Staff required for 2025-2026 season.
Hi. It’s time for us to kick next season’s recruitment into gear. We will be looking for experienced operators for

GRASS.
Triple mowers,
2 and 4 rotor rakes,
Claas 950 Harvesters,
JCB 435 loaders,
Loader Wagons,
Tractor and trailers carting grass,
Trucks-Class 4 min, Class 5 preferable,
McHale Fusion balers.
Loadall and Tube wrapper.

CULTIVATION.
Reversible ploughs,
6m Power harrows,
Levellers,
Precision planters using GPS,
Direct drills.

Working Holiday Visas are available to be applied for through Immigration NZ for 1st timers to NZ. To get to Immigration NZ website go to the following link https://www.immigration.govt.nz and apply for a Working Holiday Visa from your country.

Returnees will be required to go through a different process that involves a bit more paperwork, however the first part is applying for positions.

Overseas interviews will be carried out towards the end of June 2025.
Cultivation begins in September and silage/ baleage in October. You would need to be here by mid-October at the latest.

Applications are to be emailed to, [email protected].

A CV with references must be attached to the email.
Include your 3 position preferences on the application starting at most favoured to least favoured.

Applications will close on Sunday the 18th May 2025.

Address

1957 State Highway 6
Invercargill
9876

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+6432358845

Website

http://www.thompsoncontracting.co.nz/

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