Details of the offer

We are looking to hire several Farm Workers to work on our farms in the Rotorua area.  We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and good on-farm systems. We are seeking Farm Workers to join our team who have a passion for working with animals and crops, have good communications, and who are keen to progress in the farming industry.  You will assist with daily operational tasks as required on farms.
This role will be a permanent, full-time position and will be guaranteed 40 hours of work per week (Maximum hours per week would be 50).  Rostered Time off (Double rotation 5 days on / 2 days off; 6 days on / 1 day off).
You will be paid an hourly rate of $29.66-$30.00 depending on your experience and skill level. Paid fortnightly, 4 weeks annual leave, Statutory holidays, Sick and bereavement leave. Opportunities to upskill.
Candidates need to be able to start immediately and work lawfully in New Zealand.
You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing including:

Cleaning and maintain the farm plant and equipment and report any faults or failures
Plant, cultivate and harvest crops and other produce on farms
Moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on stock wellbeing
Milking twice a day
Fencing and weed control
Moving handling and rearing calves safely
Pasture and feed allocation
Effluent spreading and learning how the system runs
Maintaining the water system and farm irrigation systems
Safely operating farm vehicles and machinery as needed on farm and assists with basic maintenance
Be able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team.

To be considered you must:

Provide a current CV
Have some farming experience
Willing to learn and develop
Be a hard-working, honest, committed and reliable team member
Confident using computers, smartphones, and other technology, and understands the value of collecting good quality data and how it can be used to make decisions
Be physically fit
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
Must have a clean criminal record
Have a full driver's license

Being Drug-free is a non-negotiable requirement.
If you are interested in applying this job, please send your CV and cover letter to ******


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