Casual - Farm Assistant - Pinta Dairy

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Role Highlights

Competitive hourly rate – immediate start

Located just twenty minutes out of Taupo

Drive-in / drive-out position

Opportunity

Are you keen to give farming a go, or maybe you have some farming experience, and you are looking for some casual work?

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, to cover some leave on farm, and in the long run you may be happy to help on farm from time to time.

You'll get out and do general farm duties like milking, calf-rearing, fencing, spraying weeds, etc.

Training will be provided.

About the Farm

Pinta Dairy Unit is Pamu's largest dairy farm, milking 2,100 dairy cows on 877ha through our 80-bail rotary dairy shed, which has been recently upgraded.

The farm also uses Halter technology.

This farm has a manager with an open, communicative style – taking care to explain the "why" around decisions so that the team has good context.

It's conveniently located just out of Taupo, with all the recreational activities the region has to offer at your doorstep; hunting, fishing, cycling and more....

Environment & Support

We are a high-performing team, with a good atmosphere, we enjoy a good laugh and know when to get out and get the work done.

We also have a robust health and safety regime at Pamu, and have well-maintained, up-to-date farm equipment.

This is a drive-in, drive-out role, so you will need reliable transport.

About You

You are a team player who will bring a positive attitude to our team.

Qualifications

At least one season of dairy experience (or you'll be a quick learner – ready to give it a go)

An exceptional attitude to health and safety and animal welfare

A good eye for detail and a willingness to learn

Restricted or full driver's licence

Benefits

You'll be well supported and will benefit by learning from others.

We offer a competitive hourly rate.

Application

Applications close Sunday 09 November

• , we will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.

For more details about the role, please email Shane Cooper – Farm Manager :

Eligibility & Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand.

We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.

Pamu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.

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