Employment

Machinery Operator/General – Hawke’s Bay

A BIT ABOUT KERERU STATION...

Kereru Station is a large sheep and beef property located 35 minutes west of Hastings. Comprising 2014ha effective, the farm has a good balance of contour ranging from flat to medium hill country. The farming business is divided into two blocks with the finishing operation run at Kereru Station and the breeding operation at Thornflat. Owned by two Charitable Trusts, the Station has a high performing management team with a proven track record of engaging with and growing their employees. The properties have excellent infrastructure, and the board supports continuous improvement of the asset including a 200ha irrigation platform in the final stages of development and new stock yards currently being built. Therefore, it really is a great time to join this business!

THE OPPORTUNITY...

Kereru Station are now seeking a Machinery Operator/General whose key areas of work will be in the agricultural side of the farming operation, preparing land and completing the cropping/ pasture requirements for the farming business as well as taking responsibility for the general repair and maintenance programme for the Station. There will be other general work including some fencing, both R&M and new, as well as assisting with water reticulation and irrigation including the running and maintenance of the water usage. During busy times of the year, you may have the opportunity to jump in and help with stock work, such as docking, crutching, and weaning.

A BIT ABOUT YOU...

As there will be autonomy in the working day this role requires a self-starter with good time management skills. The successful applicant will ideally come with the following skills: • Cropping/Ag work experience – both operational and maintenance (i.e. Welding/workshop experience). • Water reticulation knowledge and experience. • Fencing skills – R & M and new fencing. • Chemical handling experience and spraying knowledge. • Stock experience would be beneficial and the ability to use a handpiece is advantageous.

ON OFFER...

The Machinery Operator/General role comes with an attractive remuneration package, including a tidy 3-bedroom home with recently refurbished kitchen and new carpet. Offering spacious grounds, a large deck, and a fireplace with a heat transfer system. The Station is located in the established rural community of Kereru where the community spirit is alive and well. Kereru Primary School is 3km away as is the local pre-school - Tots and Dots. There is plenty to keep you busy with hunting and fishing on the farm and a local community hall offering social events and squash courts. Tikokino is 20 minutes’ drive, where there is an active Young Farmers Club and Rugby Club. Don’t miss your opportunity to work within a progressive and diverse farming business, where the Trust’s distributions benefit the wider Hawke’s Bay region, both in education and in the community.

For further information or to apply please visit: www.ruraldirections.co.nz/jobs

Applications close Sunday 29th May 2022

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TIROA E TRUST

Wharekiri Station

Wharekiri Station is a 1080ha effective property situated in Benneydale, 35 minutes from Te Kuiti and part of the Tiroa E and Te Hape B group of farms covering 7500ha effective. Wharekiri Station winters 12,000 stock units made up of a high performing breeding ewe flock and beef finishing system.

SHEPHERD

The successful applicant would require 2-3 good working dogs, have a broad skill base and have had experience with finishing both lambs and cattle. You will need to have excellent stockmanship, clear written and oral communication, be able to take responsibility, have a ‘can do’ attitude, be able to adhere to farm Health & Safety policies, and be able to work both independently and in a team environment. This position comes with competitive remuneration, a great work environment and good housing. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to have a clear pre-employment drug test.

For further information please contact

Jason Taitoko 07 878 4834, or email your CV to: camilla@tiroatehape.maori.nz LK0111477©

Applications close Friday 20th May 2022

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