Chris Swanson Contracting

05/10/2026

We’re on the lookout for a new experienced excavator operator with an immediate start

29/07/2026

02/07/2026

Chris Swanson Contracting is an agricultural and excavation business located just out of Dunsandel in Canterbury New Zealand that specialises in all cultivation, drilling and excavation.

We are looking for an experienced tractor operator for our up coming season starting Sept 2026

We operate late model machinery all with John Deere auto steer.

Applicants must possess the following skills:

• Minimum 4 years experience operating tractors
• Experience in cultivation and drilling
• Sound awareness of health and safety practices
• Ability to fit in to a tight knit team
• Reliable, have a willingness to learn and be punctual
• Experience using GPS not essential but is preferred

For further information please call
Eliot Schofield - 027 5349162
Please send all applications to:
[email protected]

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

11/10/2025

Getting some maize in the ground with our new 6175r and kverneland f drill

02/07/2025

Getting some lime out while the weathers nice

16/02/2025

some shots of the 7210r on the direct drill

13/12/2024

precision planting beans for watties

24/10/2024

A few shots of the kverneland optima v planting maize

19/10/2024

Team Swanson bags the Special Merit in Machinery. Thanks to everyone for their support

18/10/2024

Come down to the Ellesmere A&P Show and catch up with the team. Chris will be cooking up a feast for lunch.