Dry Stock / Young Stock Farm Worker

• 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.

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

• Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
• Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer is willing to provide necessary training.
• Must have a driver licence

Key Responsibilities: 

Animal Management 

• Daily care and monitoring of young stock and dry stock
• Feeding, shifting, and grazing stock according to farm plans
• Identifying and reporting animal health or welfare issues
• Assisting with animal health tasks such as drenching, weighing, vaccinating, and
  tagging
• Supporting calving, weaning, and seasonal stock movements as required

Farm Operations:

• Fence checking, repairs, and general farm maintenance
• Operating farm vehicles, motorbikes, and basic machinery safely
• Maintaining clean and orderly yards, paddocks, and facilities
• Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Following all health and safety policies and procedures
• Reporting hazards, incidents, or near misses
• Working in a safe manner at all times to protect yourself and others

Teamwork & Communication 

• Working effectively with farm managers and other staff
• Following instructions and contributing positively to the team
• Taking responsibility for allocated tasks and daily routines

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.