Balance Farm Environment awards

Alistair and Genna say “We feel very humbled to receive the awards and recognition from our respected peers in Agriculture for the hard work we have put in to the farm over the last 8 years. It is also an acknowledgment of the previous generations of caretakers of this farm and the work they have done to protect what we have here today.”

The Grange is a 560 hectare Hill Country Sheep and Beef farm.

Running a Kelso based ewe flock, the majority of the lambs are sold at weaning. The beef cows are all Angus and all of the calves are sold at weaning.

Alistair and Genna have also incorporated a 65 hectare flat dry land lease block into the Grange which works as a wintering and early lambing block.

They say “Our main goal is to have a financially stable farming enterprise while balancing this with a solid place to bring our children up and provide a place for other people to experience our rural life and amazing biodiversity.”

To showcase farming, and in particular their farm, the couple have a Youtube Channel called Kiwi Farmer, which has amassed 10,000 followers in the 2 years it has been running. They use this to show both the good times and the difficulties of farming in New Zealand.

They felt that farmers were getting bad publicity, and that this was a good way to show the farmer’s perspective. They love welcoming people onto the farm for walking or horseriding and say “We have an amazing regenerating native block out the back of the farm which is very special, and the front facing hills are an incredible backdrop to the Oxford township. It is really neat when people realise they are able to walk or ride up those hills and experience the view from the top.

We are very passionate about trying to get young people into agriculture as a career and lift the public perception of what a farmer is and does.”

To keep up with what is going on, on the farm, you can either follow them on Facebook - The Grange NZ or Kiwi Farmer on Youtube.

About Us

Oxford Community Health Centre is a busy rural general practice serving Oxford and the surrounding community. We are charitable trust governed by a Board of Trustees and committed to providing our community with quality health care as well as developing our own team to reach their fullest potential.

Our enrolled population is 4,200 + patients, plus we have a strong clinical relationship with Karadean Rest Home and Oxford Hospital.

Our practice is supportive, friendly and innovative. Our PMS is Indici. Please see our web site for more information about our practice – www.oxfordhealth.nz

About The Role

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team three days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8.30am-5.30pm).

Our nurses work closely to our doctors to ensure we provide the best quality care for our patients. The role covers all aspects of primary care, including but not limited to, minor surgery, scheduled immunisations, recalls, BP checks, Women’s health, ECG’s, and ensuring our service and clinics run efficiently and professionally.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate

• Preferred experience with Indici

• Excellent English written and communication skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a cohesive team

• Organisational skills, including the ability to manage conflicting priorities

• Current NZ Driver’s Licence

How to apply

Sound like you?

If so, please email your covering letter and CV to: manager@ochc.co.nz

Applications close end of business on Monday 10 April 2023.