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Category: Experienced Stock Person
Location: Ashburton

Fairfield Farms

Experienced Stock Person / General Farm Hand

We are looking for a passionate stock person that’s self-driven, with a keen eye for detail, to join our large-scale lamb finishing operation. Fairfield Farms is based 10 minutes north of Ashburton.

Job Description

Your role will be to work alongside our Farm Supervisor with a strong focus on efficiently finishing lambs to their full potential. Some seasonal tractor work will also be required outside of lamb season, predominantly around the summer harvest.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • A passion for everything livestock and a desire to learn and progress
  • Attention to detail and take pride in completing tasks to a high standard
  • Good stock and animal husbandry skills
  • Own 2 – 3 working dogs under good command
  • Basic computer skills

Additional Information

  • In Return we can offer:
  • A challenging but rewarding work environment
  • Competitive starting remuneration rates depending on experience
  • On farm housing available if required


Ready to start?


Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for please apply now via email to info@fairfieldfarms.co.nz and include a cover letter and a copy of your CV or alternatively contact Mike Carter on 027 353 7315

Date Posted: 2024-04-02

 

 
 
 
 
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