General Information
Date Published: 30-Oct-2024
Advertising Ends: 13-Nov-2024
Country: New Zealand
Location: Hamilton & North Waikato, Taupo & Southern Waikato
Role Type: Farming
Work Type: Permanent
ID#: 10428
Position Description
Our Co-operative: Fonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Matapuna toa takitini. We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk.
About the opportunity | Mo tenei turanga: As the Assistant Farms Manager role, you will be responsible for supporting the Farms Manager and contributing to the farms performance in achieving national and global objectives. You will be involved in all aspects of our cut and carry and dry stock farm operations including stock work, farm maintenance, weed spraying, record keeping, contractor liaison and machinery operation.
About you | Moe koe: You will be comfortable safely undertaking a range of farming activities and have experience farming. You will be a self-starter and work unsupervised with a passion to learn and grow. You will have a strong background in animal management. You will ideally also bring to the role:
Experience working with farm management software (FarmIQ is highly advantageous)
Strong focus on health and safety
Team player
Genuine passion for farming
Take pride in the presentation of the farms
Agribusiness or farming education would also be well regarded in this role.
A desire to progress within the industry
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and are open to applicants with excellent transferable skills.
The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Te Matapuna: Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We offer flexible working, competitive remuneration, and a range of benefits.
Flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.
Global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you.
Health and wellbeing support with events and discounts.
Lifelong learning and skill development support.
Discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.
Leave options, including purchasing additional leave and enhanced parental benefits.
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and create goodness for generations.
Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together.
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