Farm Worker / Tractor Driver

Stellar Recruitment

Description

• Be involved in this farm's development programme

• Excel your farming career

• Develop your farming knowledge and practical skills

Located on the northern side of the Waitaki Valley, Mt Parker Farm is a breeding and finishing operation on 1,500 hectares. The land consists of river flats, rolling downs and tussock reaching 2,100 feet in elevation. Currently a sheep and beef breeding and finishing unit, the property will intensify its farming practices through an extensive development programme to maximise production and productivity.

• Plenty of job variety from operating tractors & excavators to fencing & general farm duties.

• Live in the attractive Waitaki Valley, centrally located to town centres, rivers and hunting on your doorstep.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in driving tractors, (essential), fencing and stock work

• The ability to be reliable and work autonomously

• Ability to show initiative and be responsible for their work

• A passion for the farming industry and enthusiasm for learning and developing their skills

• A positive self-starting attitude, a strong work ethic and practical skills

• Excellent communication and self-management skills

• A commitment to work on a variety of tasks from working with stock, operating machinery, general farm duties and fencing

A competitive salary (or hourly rate if preferred) will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Accommodation is available on the farm.

To apply for this position, applicants must be able to demonstrate the above assessment criteria. Please provide a detailed resume specific to meeting the criteria above and a statement as to why you are suited for this position.

You can apply online via Trademe here.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current driver's license.

Please contact Charles Milward on 027 223 1221.