Located 2km to Te Awamutu, this 'floating' position will be covering 3 smaller farms of 260, 300 & 150 cows. Two farms are next to each other and one is a little further away. The cowsheds are all herringbones from 16-26 a side. This will be a full time position, primarily on the 260 cow farm over calving, then covering the Farm Managers RDO's and other work over the 3 farms. The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027.
We are seeking an experienced farmer with the right skills & ability to join our various farm teams. Having great animal husbandry & being quiet & calm with the cows, good tractor experience and all general farm skills are a must, as is having the ability to use initiative, follow instructions, and at times work unspervised.
We are NOT an accredited employer.
As the house is only a 2 bedroom, the position will only suit a single, a couple, or a couple with 1 or 2 small children.
If you are living in NZ and are a NZ resident, have 3+yrs NZ dairy experience, drug free, have your licence & own reliable transport, and have great recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details.
Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply.
For queries please call 0272711733
Anne Burdon
Cardon Rural Recruitment
CRR26024