General Farm Hand

2 days ago


Ashburton, New Zealand Agstaff Full time

We're looking for a general farm hand for an Ashburton-based farm (dairy and crop).

**About the Role**:
Please note that this role **does not** come with accommodation, so you need to have reliable transport to get to and from the farm which is between Ashburton and Rakaia.

You'll help around the farm with plenty of job variety from operating tractors and machinery to fencing and general farm duties. Typically, you'll average 40 hours a week, but hours will fluctuate depending on the season's workload.

Day-to-day tasks will vary but are likely to include:

- Machinery operation
- Stock handling
- Shed and yard hygiene/cleaning
- Shifting irrigation sprinklers
- Feeding out
- Weed management and other field work
- Fencing

**About You**:
You must be comfortable with early starts, handling livestock, working outdoors, and carrying out physical labour. You have knowledge of general farming practices related to dairy and crop, and are familiar with operating agricultural machinery (or keen to learn).
- Flexibility around working hours
- Full drivers license
- 2 years of farm experience

**What's On Offer**:

- Training in various agricultural skills and machinery operation provided
- A long-term position
- Negotiable pay based on your experience, $23 - $26 per hour
- 8% holiday pay

**How to Apply**:
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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