#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.
#2924: PREVIOULSY PLACED CANDIDATE: Highly experienced with multiple seedings through Rural Enterprises. 27yo, non smoker, New Zealander, traveling with a highly experienced work colleague (refer below to candidate #6922). Available early April and looking for two air seeder positions in WA. Prefer modern John Deere equipment. Ideally minimum $40/hr. Have previously run JD and CASE with 60FT bars. Over 11 years’ experience working for large agricultural contractors as leading hand carrying out drilling, mowing and forage harvesting. Operated modern John Deere, Fendt and CASE tractors and competent with Greenstar and Trimble systems. Spent winters in workshop so good mechanical skills. Referee confirming he is a very good operator, meticulous, fit and healthy with a strong work ethic.
#6922: 29yo, non smoker. UK. Seeking a seeding role with his highly experienced friend placed multiple times through Rural Enterprises (refer above to candidate #2924). Available late March through early June. Extensive drilling, cultivation, mowing and tractor work. Skilled with modern Fendt and John Deere equipment, including 8R and 6R series, and experienced operating direct drills and European air seeders across approximately 1,500ha per season. Strong GPS capability across both GreenStar and Trimble. Demonstrates high mechanical aptitude, having stripped and rebuilt multiple drills each winter, replaced bearings, serviced tractors, and contributed regularly to workshop maintenance. Also self‑employed in the UK off‑season as a Machinery operator.
#9854: 18yo, non smoker from UK. Arriving into NSW late January and happy to consider any location within Australia. Plans to work until June before returning to University. Seeking seasonal machinery operator roles. Has been working full time on farms since leaving school. Currently working on a arable farm including potato, oats, barley, and wheat harvests, and general tractor work. Skilled with Deutz-Fahr and John Deere tractors (semi-automatic/manual, GPS), telehandlers, ploughs, seeders, direct drills, and sub-soilers. Limited livestock experience. Strong mechanical aptitude enjoys fixing cars and farm equipment. Excellent reference from current employer that states he is very mature, describing him as intelligent, adaptable, and willing to turn his hand to any task.
#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.
#10720: 26yo kiwi, non smoker. Available early March and seeking a seeding position in either WA or QLD. This candidate is an agricultural science graduate with strong agronomy and fertiliser knowledge, keen to work to gain large‑scale practical experience. He has grown up on a livestock property and has carried out general farm duties, fencing, hay and silage work, firewood processing and basic tractor operation. Machinery exposure includes 100-150hp tractors, loader work and conventional square baling. His cropping machinery experience is limited, but he is intelligent, adaptable and quick to learn. No GPS experience but confident with technology. He is fit, reliable, positive and motivated to develop further practical skills. Prefers working in a larger crew environment and is open to day and night shift. He is willing to assist with livestock and general farm work. He is seeking a supportive team that can provide training and help build his machinery capability and open to returning for harvest. Referee confirms he is trustworthy, hardworking, capable and highly teachable, and while his tractor experience was moderate, he consistently demonstrated strong attitude, willingness to learn and reliability.
#10784: 27, non smoker, Kiwi. A highly reliable and experienced machinery operator who has completed multiple successful seasons for Rural Enterprises clients. Is now seeking a spraying or machinery‑focused role from late March/early April to mid‑June WITHIN ONE HOUR OF ALBANY. Minimum $40/hr with evening meals included. Preference is SP but happy to operate trailed. A proven performer with a strong record across REA placements. For the past two seasons has carried out the complete spray program for on our clients 8,000ha cropping program, carrying out all pre‑ and post‑emergent spraying, fertiliser spreading, seeding support and general machinery work. Also has strong workshop, fencing and farm maintenance skills. Performs consistently well, handles long hours, and works independently with tidy, careful operating habits. Excellent references and feedback.
#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.
