#7177: 38yo, Kiwi, non smoker with extensive machinery and livestock experience. Has worked in Central; Wheatbelt and prefer to see another either such as Esperance or Eastern States. Available from early April 2026 and looking for $40/hr. Familiar with chemical use and keen to learn spraying or stick with seeding. Recently completed seeding and harvest in WA, operating large modern John Deere gear with 80‑ft bar and a header with 40‑ft front. Sound mechanical aptitude with confidence in basic repairs, hydraulics and maintenance. Background includes managing and working across mixed sheep and beef properties. Experience with cattle, sheep, fencing, earthmoving machinery, cultivation, drilling, mowing and raking. Referee would re-employ him and confirms he is more than capable, has a great work ethic, rates him 10/10.
#9164: 43yo, non‑smoker, NZ car and motorcycle licence, travelling alone and open to long seasonal hours. Currently working in fixed‑term machinery and livestock roles in New Zealand, he is seeking seeding work in Australia for the 2026 season, ideally operating an air seeder. Available from 1 April to 20 July, with the option to start mid‑late March if required. He has a broad background across machinery operation, cultivation, general farm work and stock handling, and is comfortable working in both small family teams and larger mixed‑culture crews. Looking for a seasonal role anywhere in Australia where he can apply his machinery experience, work long shifts including nights, and contribute reliably throughout the contract period. Referee says you’ll be lucky to have him – he’s an experienced farmer, he’s reliable and will work all day for you.
#7585: Just turning 17yo from New Zealand seeking seasonal seeding work in Australia from April 2026. Grew up on a family dairy and beef farm with 200 cows, 300 beef cattle, and 30 horses, responsible for baling, raking, ploughing, and planting 150 hectares of maize, producing around 1,000 bales annually. Skilled machinery operator with experience on CLAAS tractors (up to 300 hp), loaders, and bale handling, plus some contracting work including planting, ripping, and sheep work. Competent with GPS/autosteer and able to service and repair farm equipment. Flexible, reliable, and open to both machinery operating and general farm roles. Referee confirms he is fully capable in the tractor and noted that he “loves tractors,” commenting that he is one of those young operators genuinely passionate about machinery. Overall says he is a capable, competent tractor operator with a strong interest in machinery, reliable behaviour, and suitable aptitude for cropping work.
#5871: 32yo, Kiwi, Non smoker. Available early March through late July if required; open to return for harvest. Target ~$35+/hr. Looking for a seeding role either in WA or Eastern states. Has 10+ years in livestock and recent broadacre harvest/post‑harvest work on a large cropping property. Operated CASE 500 with a 30‑t chaser bin. Also carried out Kelly chaining, tram‑track renovation, drag bucketing, basic workshop tasks (clean‑downs, fluids/filters). Comfortable on day or night shift; happy to assist with stock work between machine duties. Prefers dinners provided during peak periods. Flexible on location and farm size; values supportive, well‑managed teams. Referee commended her attitude, performance, and willingness to take on new challenges, describing her as a highly capable operator with excellent potential for further development.
#9630: PREVIOUSLY PLACED CANDIDATE: 23yo non smoking Swedish male. Has been working through Rural Enterprises on multiple placements over 2024/2025 and not let us down. Available immediately until late April 2026, as he is heading home. Working on arable farms since 2021. Comes with vast experience operating JD tractors and CASE with GPS and various implements, chasing combines, operating the loader and telehandler. References (including WA farmers) confirm he is a great bloke, valuable team member, good operator, gets on with everyone, safe operator, quick learner and doesn’t stand around. He is travelling on his own, has no vehicle and requires single accommodation, and open to all locations in WA.
#9473: 24 and 23 yo non-smoking couple. Currently in Victoria travelling, and will be available in WA in February, with a flexible end date. Both are open to seasonal or short-term permanent farm roles and prefer to work together. He is a qualified heavy diesel mechanic, with expertise in vehicle repairs, engine swaps, and hydraulic maintenance. She has six years of dairy farming and has operated John Deere tractors (6 and 8 series, 200–240 hp), mixer wagons, loaders/telehandlers, pasture management, fencing, and routine vehicle maintenance. Skilled in GPS systems and basic fieldwork (cultivating, plowing, baling, seeding). Mechanically capable. Comfortable with cropping, livestock duties, and general farm tasks. Great couple, reliable team members keen to continue building farming careers in Australia.
#7713: PREVIOUSLY PLACED 63yo, non smoker, HC licence. Ex farmer. Based in the Central Wheatbelt. Available mid Feb. Looking for a seeding or ground crew role. Prefer not spraying but happy to do some relief if need be. Prefer Ballidu/Wongan Hills area. Has seeding and harvest experience – placed several times through REA. 2025 completed seeding and harvest for the same client. He has run his own sheep farm and also a spray contracting business operating both SP and tug along. Great references and a good option for someone needing someone to return for subsequent seasons.
#2997: 22yo non smoker, Kiwi. Looking for a seeding role in Western Australia from March onwards, with flexibility on location and farm size. Prefers family-run farms but open to corporate or large-scale cropping operations. Happy to assist with livestock duties and willing to work long hours, including night shifts. Holds a New Zealand car licence and is comfortable with shared accommodation. No dietary requirements and adaptable with meals. Recent experience includes chaser bin operation for the potato harvest, handling large tractors such as CAT Challenger and John Deere 9570RT, trailer hooking/unhooking, and workshop assistance. Grew up on a sheep and beef farm, worked in dairy and shepherding roles, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture. Operated a range of smaller tractors on livestock properties together with strong livestock handling skills. Available until end of seeding season before returning to NZ to start an animal health business.
