C J Phillips Contracting

24/08/2026

Due to increased workload for the upcoming 2026-27 season we now have a few additional positions left to fill.

29/07/2026

We still have good supply of fresh clean chip available for delivery x our Thornbury yard. Get in touch for a delivered price.

01/07/2026

27/06/2026

We're Hiring for the 26/27 Season 🚜
On the lookout for skilled specialist machine operators to join our team for the upcoming 2026/2027 season.
If you're passionate about the ag industry, love working with machinery, and take pride in doing a top job we want to hear from you!

🛠️ Roles Available:
• Fendt 724 all round Operator, Fusion3 Baler, Triple mower, Reversible Pough & forestry Tiller.

• Mower Driver, New Fendt 728, Claas triples.

• 4 Rotor Rake Drivers, Claas & Kuhn.

• Class 5 truck drivers.

• Transport Dispatcher / Class 5 Relief driver

The specific operator roles needed may differ depending on experience as other opportunities may arise throughout the season.

🌱 What We're Looking For:
• At least 2 years’ experience operating agricultural machinery
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Solid mechanical know-how
• Great attention to detail
• Reliable, honest, and punctual

📅 Season Length: This is a Fixed term seasonal role, running from 1st of October with minimum commitment until 30th of April with Possibility of full-time employment for the right candidate.

🏡 What We Offer:
• Fully furnished shared accommodation close to the yard available at a subsidised rate
• Competitive remuneration (based on your experience)
• A modern fleet of machinery
• A great team environment

🌍 Eligibility: To apply, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand. This includes:
• NZ citizens or residents
• Working holiday visa holders
• Or, if you’ve worked in NZ before, we can assist you to obtain the relevant visa

📍 Where We're Based: We’re located in Winton, Southland – just 20 minutes from Invercargill and within two hours of Queenstown and Dunedin.

📞 Interested or Have Questions? Contact Jenna via WhatsApp on 027 263 5533
Please send your cv and cover letter to [email protected]

12/02/2026

Due to a current member of staff exiting the industry we are currently on the lookout for an experienced operator for our Komatsu pc210-10 digger. Main duties include but not limited to machine assist tree felling with ensign fixed rotating grapple, sorting, stacking & splitting of logs, cleanup of slash, tree shear work, in preparation for our ground based chipping crew. Based in Central Southland. Minimum of class 1 full license and WTR. Class 5 license would be of an advantage. Competitive remuneration package relevant to your skills and experience upto 70hrs per week through peak season. If this sounds like you don’t hesitate to get in touch.

[email protected]
027 263 5532