Tractor Driver - Fairlie
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team here at Haldon Station, an iconic high country station located on the shores of Lake Benmore in the Mackenzie Country.
Haldon Station is a 22,000 ha high country property running 30,000s.u of Merino and Half-bred sheep, Hereford & Angus cattle and a large red deer herd. The country ranges from extensive high country to pivot irrigation.We make several hundred hectares of lucerne hay and baleage, undertake around 200ha of agricultural work for green feed and pasture renewal annually. Daily feeding of hay, baleage and grain is undertaken during winter and dry periods.
Haldon runs a well maintained and modern fleet of tractors with a total complement of hay and agricultural machinery. All tractors and machinery are serviced regularly and we are fortunate to have an onsite Maintenance Manager who undertakes the majority of this work.
The successful applicant will report directly to the Agri-Operations Manager.
Key attributes we are looking for include:- Previous experience in a similar role would be helpful but not essential
- Excellent communication and relates well with Staff & Contractors
- Strong work ethic & positive can-do attitude
- Honesty, reliability and be a team player with a great sense of humour
- The opportunity & willingness to help with stock work at key times
We have excellent Single accommodation with the Station Cookshop providing all meals and great camaraderie, Wi-Fi and Sky TV.
Haldon Station is a wonderful place to live, work and play with Lake Benmore right on our back doorstep, excellent hunting, fishing and seasonal sport opportunities.Check out our website www.haldonstation.co.nz and Facebook page.
Please email your CV with a minimum of 2 referees to Grant Gardynegrantgardyne@hotmail.com