Are you passionate about livestock and general farm work? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Stock Person / Farm Hand to support our experienced team with our farrowing and finishing operation on our well-established and high performing breeding and finishing unit, running 450 sows outdoors, with conventional indoor finishing facilities, on the outskirts of Christchurch.
About the Role
As Stock Person, you will undertake and assist with the performance and day-to-day management of our breeding herd. You will work with a small and dedicated team alongside our farm manager, to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health & safety, and biosecurity compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Farm Manager
- Cover all aspects of our farming operation, primarily on our breeding-farrowing unit, and in our finishing sheds when required
- Assist the team with meeting our performance and production targets
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently
- Maintain high standards of welfare, environmental management, and biosecurity standards
- Apply a proactive approach to farm Health & Safety.
What We're Looking For
- Experience is preferred but not a necessity for the right candidate
- What we really value is;
- A positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and grow
- Someone who is well organised and will turn up reliably every day for an early start (and an early finish)
- A team player who takes pride in their work with accuracy and attention to all the details
- Commitment to adhering to our high standards of animal welfare, health & safety, and biosecurity compliance
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- A valid New Zealand driver's licence is a must-have.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to perform a key role in the operation of our well established ‘birth to bacon’ pig farming system
- Competitive wage package based on experience
- A roster of 32-48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rostered weekends and public holidays
- A supportive team environment that will assist you to learn and grow in our industry
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- On-farm accommodation may be available.
Location
- Conveniently located between Rolleston and Christchurch, our operation is a very easy commute from either
- This makes it ideal for applicants who may already have homes and families established in Christchurch or central Canterbury, or who have a partner who is also seeking employment opportunities in our growing region
Apply Now
- If you are motivated, enthusiastic, have existing experience or a willingness to learn, then we'd love to hear from you
- All positions may be subject to drug and alcohol testing and/or a criminal record check
- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
- Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
