Farm Assistant
Farm is located 10km from Geraldine, 5 km from Woodbury. The farm is 170ha and 70ha lease block, currently grazing a mixture of bulls, dairy calves and heifers. May have dairy grazing during winter.
We have a vacancy for a motivated Farm Assistant/Worker. The position reports directly to the farm owner who has a strong influence over the day-to-day requirements of the farm without being on the ground each day. Casual staff are employed to assist as required.
With no other permanent staff on the farm, this role offers a level of autonomy and requires a wide range of practical farming experience. These will include dealing with day-to-day feeding requirements, stock movements, tractor work, general maintenance.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:- Proven stock husbandry / stock management skills
- Have experience driving and operating farm machinery
- Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
- A thorough understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting
- Well-developed ability to keep up-to-date and accurate records
- Reliable and honest, eye for detail and high standards of workmanship
- Able to work unsupervised and equally efficient working in a team environment
- Some computer skills and a willingness to learn new systems
This is a great opportunity for a high performer wanting to take the next step towards farm management.
Remuneration package will reflect the level of experience of the successful candidate.
To apply please send CV and cover letter to jobs@woodleys.co.nz
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and currently be residing in NZ.