Labourer
The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment | Wanganui | jobspace.co.nz |
Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
• Accommodation is available - no pets
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:
• Applicants must be physically fit.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must provide a CV.
Job Description:
Purpose of the position: Assist with day-to-day labour tasks and repairs and maintenance around the farm. This role involves hands-on work and requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and learning matters including but not limited to the dairy shed, animal welfare, and operational efficiency.
Reporting lines: Reports to farm manager/farm owner
The duties for the position may include, but not limited to:
Farm Maintenance: Conduct immediate farm cleanup, maintain grounds, and perform general farm maintenance and development tasks.
Trade Support: Provide support for trade-related activities, including the maintenance and repair of farm structures and equipment, and assist with the management of farm supplies and inventory.
Cleanliness: Ensure the cleanliness of farm equipment and farm areas, maintaining an organized and sanitary environment for both livestock and staff.
Animal Care: Feed out, set up break fences, ensure cows have access to water, move and handle animals appropriately, and report any health problems promptly.
Agricultural Operations: Implement weed control programs, assist with farm walks for pasture growth information, and participate in pasture and crop renovation programs, including learning to milk in the dairy shed, and handle stock.
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain farm machinery, such as tractors and irrigation systems, to ensure efficient operation and minimal wastage.
Quality Control: Assist with the conservation of feed, quality checking, and dispatching of orders, and maintain hygiene standards in and around the dairy.
Documentation: Keep dairy company documentation up-to-date, maintain records of treatments and animal markings, and report any risks or losses on the farm.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental restrictions, regulations, and Regional Council requirements.
Communication: Effectively communicate with the farm manager and team members, identify and communicate any issues to the farm manager, and support relief staff as needed.
Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety legislation and farm policies, follow safety guidelines in hazardous conditions, and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
Professional Development: Commit to learning new skills, attend training, and maintain a positive attitude towards assisting team members.
Requirements:
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate machinery safely.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Commitment to upholding farm standards and procedures.
This role is essential to the smooth operation of the dairy farm and requires a dedicated individual who is ready to take on a variety of tasks with diligence and care. The list of above tasks is not exhaustive and depending upon the need of the position, you may be required to perform additional tasks as required by the farm manager/farm owner.
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.
• Accommodation is available - no pets
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:
• Applicants must be physically fit.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must provide a CV.
Job Description:
Purpose of the position: Assist with day-to-day labour tasks and repairs and maintenance around the farm. This role involves hands-on work and requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and learning matters including but not limited to the dairy shed, animal welfare, and operational efficiency.
Reporting lines: Reports to farm manager/farm owner
The duties for the position may include, but not limited to:
Farm Maintenance: Conduct immediate farm cleanup, maintain grounds, and perform general farm maintenance and development tasks.
Trade Support: Provide support for trade-related activities, including the maintenance and repair of farm structures and equipment, and assist with the management of farm supplies and inventory.
Cleanliness: Ensure the cleanliness of farm equipment and farm areas, maintaining an organized and sanitary environment for both livestock and staff.
Animal Care: Feed out, set up break fences, ensure cows have access to water, move and handle animals appropriately, and report any health problems promptly.
Agricultural Operations: Implement weed control programs, assist with farm walks for pasture growth information, and participate in pasture and crop renovation programs, including learning to milk in the dairy shed, and handle stock.
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain farm machinery, such as tractors and irrigation systems, to ensure efficient operation and minimal wastage.
Quality Control: Assist with the conservation of feed, quality checking, and dispatching of orders, and maintain hygiene standards in and around the dairy.
Documentation: Keep dairy company documentation up-to-date, maintain records of treatments and animal markings, and report any risks or losses on the farm.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental restrictions, regulations, and Regional Council requirements.
Communication: Effectively communicate with the farm manager and team members, identify and communicate any issues to the farm manager, and support relief staff as needed.
Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety legislation and farm policies, follow safety guidelines in hazardous conditions, and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
Professional Development: Commit to learning new skills, attend training, and maintain a positive attitude towards assisting team members.
Requirements:
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate machinery safely.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Commitment to upholding farm standards and procedures.
This role is essential to the smooth operation of the dairy farm and requires a dedicated individual who is ready to take on a variety of tasks with diligence and care. The list of above tasks is not exhaustive and depending upon the need of the position, you may be required to perform additional tasks as required by the farm manager/farm owner.
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.
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