Patoa Farms in Hawarden, North Canterbury is looking for people to look after our pigs.
If you love animals, working outside and being part of a team, then Patoa Farms may be just what you’re looking for. We are seeking people to join our team to work with our grower pigs. Staff and animal welfare are important to us. We strive to offer a supportive working environment with up-to-date facilities and on the job training.
Suitable applicants will:
Work start times vary with each season, but include early starts and hours are a minimum of 32 per week and 80 per fortnight. This allows for time off after working a weekend. Full-time stockpersons, are generally rostered on an average one in every three weekends and are paid at a rate of time and a half for weekend work.
NOTE: Anything you don’t know will be taught to you along the way. If we require you to drive machinery, then this will also be part of your ongoing learning opportunities and support given here at Patoa Farms.
The pay for this role is dependent on your experience with rates from $23.15 to $30.00 per hour, with time and specialisation, higher pay is possible. Large animal stock experience is preferred, but not essential.
Please send your CV and cover letter to Holly Davies.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
PLEASE NOTE: Patoa Farms is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is a requirement for employment.
For more information about Patoa Farms visit our website http://www.patoafarms.co.nz