Farm Maintenance Technician - Christchurch

The successful candidate will ensure that all facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support farm operations.

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
• Employee housing is provided on-site, and applicants must reside in the farm accommodation. No drive-in options available.
• Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. No pets allowed.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a tradesperson or in carpentry, OR
• A Level 5 qualification or higher in Building and construction related studies.

Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:

• Must be physically fit
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history
• Must have a driver licence

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform carpentry and general maintenance work on 125+ farm buildings, including 90 houses, 21 dairy sheds, and 60 farm sheds.
• Repair and maintain structures such as doors, windows, roofs, walls, and fences to ensure the safety and functionality of farm dwellings.
• Construct, renovate, or upgrade farm sheds, housing, and small on-site structures as needed.
• Carry out timber framing, decking repairs, and maintenance on essential farm infrastructure.
• Inspect buildings regularly to identify carpentry-related maintenance needs and address structural concerns.
• Assist with minor plumbing tasks (e.g., maintaining water systems in sheds and houses) and basic construction work.
• Coordinate with external contractors for larger-scale specialised services when necessary.
• Keep maintenance records, including logs of repairs, parts used, and schedules for future maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and farm-specific safety protocols.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests to minimise disruption to farm operations.

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.