Do you want to learn and grow your career on farm?

You must be in New Zealand and legally allowed to work to be considered for this role.

Do you want to learn and grow your career on farm?

• Have you been farming for a few years, and need a mentor to keep growing in this great industry?
• Have you been weighing up Uni or going straight on farm to kick start your dairy career?
• Are you willing to move to where the opportunities are??

If you answered “yes” to any of these keep reading…

After 3 seasons our awesome herd manager has been offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm.

This farm and team are all about learning.

You will learn the how or maybe your already know that, but more importantly you will be taught the ‘why’. You will be coached and mentored from the basics, like the most efficient way to milk to how to interview for your next role!

Standards are high and hard work and great attitude are rewarded.

About the farm:

K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour.

Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate.

This role will also appeal to those who have interests away from the farm in hunting, fishing, skiing and a host of other outdoor pursuits.

Duties include (but not limited to)

• Milking
• Pasture and Feed Management
• Animal Management
• Farm Maintenance / Effluent
• Health and safety
• Record Keeping

What we need from you:

• Preferably 2-3 years of on farm experience or other relevant experience
• Proven communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Be physically fit
• Able to provide an updated CV with verifiable referees

What you will get from us:

• Competitive package negotiable depending on experience.
• Guaranteed min hours of 50 per week, with overtime paid over 100 hours (per fortnight)
• 6:2 Roster all year
• Scope to grow and develop your skills on farm.
• Exposure to the wider Theland Farm Group, including access to training opportunities, future promotions, and professional development.
• Staff group discount 

Our farms are 100% committed to safe workplaces and are therefore unashamedly Drug and Alcohol free. The successful applicant will need to pass our pre-employment test and have a full driver's licence.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today, or txt Pete on 027 647 3066 for a confidential conversation

Be sure to include in your cover letter, what sets you apart, what attracted you to apply for this position, and some of your proudest achievements to date.

Please note: Shortlisting will commence as soon as ad is live and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.