We are:
Our Farm is 290 effective hectares of dairy platform with youngstock reared on additional land on the farm. Located 10 mins from Inglewood and 15 mins from New Plymouth, we are transitioning back to a fully spring calving operation milking 650 crossbred cows through a 54-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding auto teat sprayer and protrack drafting gate. The farm system is level 1-2 with a strong focus on pasture, supported by a small amount of imported supplement which is predominantly an in-shed blend, and maize grown on farm. We embrace new technologies and have been early adopters of Halter.
Our ideal candidate will be:
A self-motivated, reliable team player who loves farming and being outdoors.
A strong communicator with both the on-farm team and other key stakeholders.
Positive minded and loves people and animals.
Trustworthy and owns their own performance, good or bad.
Someone aware of the importance of managing compliance and legislative requirements on farm.
Proud of your workplace and maintain a high level of care for both the farm assets and the herd.
The Role:
Working in a team that includes the Farm Owner and Assistant Manager, you will be a vital part of our operation. Bringing positive energy and enthusiasm to the workplace every day is a must, as team culture is a big focus.
The role will be assisting the Farm Owner and Assistant Manager to achieve the farm targets while playing an active part in being a place where people thrive and enjoy coming to work. You will be part of a connected team that supports each other to grow and succeed. If everyone grows, so does farm performance.
In return, we are offering a competitive package which includes a recently renovated, north facing, warm, dry, and tidy 3-bedroom home with a wood fire and double carport on a quiet road. A new kitchen and carpet have been installed in the last 3 years.
The farm is 10 mins from Inglewood and a 15 min drive to New Plymouth. A multitude of great surf beaches are close by, and a school bus pickup is available 5 mins from the farm for both primary and secondary schools.
Our farm is a safe and drug free workplace and the successful applicant may be required to pass a drug test.
Only those with the right to work in New Zealand need apply. Please apply by submitting your covering letter and CV.