Milk Tanker Drivers – Gore – 2026-27 Season
- Collecting milk for Danone, based out of Gore.
- Number of fixed-term (Aug 26 – March 27) positions.
- Competitive pay. Guaranteed hours. Company phone.
The role:
We are looking for a number of skilled and enthusiastic tanker drivers to join our milk collection operation collecting milk for Danone. Based out of Gore, you’ll be collecting milk from a variety of farms around the Otago/Southland region with regular trips to Danone’s manufacturing plant near Balclutha. You’ll be a key part of the farm-to-factory dairy supply chain mooving milk smoothly around the South Island, making sure every collection and delivery on your whey is safe, efficient, and udderly compliant!
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll be out on the road collecting milk and delivering it safely to processing sites, keeping one of NZ’s most important industries moving.
- Completing sampling + quality checks.
- Using in-cab tech for runs, records, and compliance.
- Pre/post trip checks and safe operation at all times.
- Building solid relationships with farmers.
- Working across varied routes from main highways to gravel tracks to rural backroads.
- Delivering excellence every time.
- Maintaining a commitment to safety, vehicle care, and customer service - upholding the high standards our farmers and suppliers expect.
Work pattern:
Fixed-term (from 1 Aug 2026 – 31 March 2027) full-time roles with a rotating 3/3/3 roster:
- 3 days on, 3 nights on, 3 days off.
- Average shift: 10–12 hours.
What you will bring to the table:
- Class 5 Licence (non-negotiable) ideally with 3 years+ experience driving truck & trailer.
- Prior experience and confidence navigating narrow rural roads and gravel terrain.
- Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.
- The ability to use basic tech and pick up new systems.
- A team player with a can-do attitude and great customer service skills.
About us:
At Hilton Haulage, we’ve been keeping the wheels turning since the 1960's, staying true to the values that built us: People. Safety. Customer. Future.
Today, we’re a team of 500+ committed to delivering exceptional service across New Zealand. Our partnership with Danone reflects our dedication to excellence in the dairy industry.
Ready to drive your future?
Don’t miss this chance to join our legenDAIRY team. Apply now and secure your spot!
This advert will close on Sunday 14th June, however, please apply now as applications will be viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact us at – people@hiltons.co.nz
Applicants must possess eligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment driving assessment and the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, a Ministry of Justice and an ACC check.
