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Fonterra Hiring for Farms Assistant – Thornton Park Job at Manawatu-Wanganui Full Time
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General Information
Position Description
About the opportunity
About you
About the Farm
General Information
Date Published
10-Jan-2023
Advertising Ends
24-Jan-2023
Country
New Zealand
Location
Manawatu
Role Type
Farming
Work Type
Permanent
ID#
3573
Position Description
Our Co-operative
Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.
Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
We offer competitive salary packages and a comprehensive range of discounts and benefits. We’re confident that no matter where you join our Co-op or what stage of life you’re in, we’ve got something to suit.
About the opportunity
Putting your rural knowledge and love for agriculture to work with us will be a positive move for our farmers and your future. Like us, you’re passionate about rural life and agricultural people and it’s your expertise that means there are no boundaries to what can be achieved here.
This is a permanent role where you will be working an average of 50 hours per week. Reporting to our Farm Manager, your key responsibilities will include the below: –
- Milking 600 spring calving cows through a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, in shed feeding and Protrack
- Feeding out
- Break fencing
- Recording and documentation of activities carried out on farm
- Weed control
- Farm maintenance
- Tractor work
- Other farm tasks as required
You will assist in making sure the farm, our vehicles and the shed are maintained to a high standard and that the property improvements are managed in a timely manner.
Key focuses of the role:
- Support strategic decisions being made on farm.
- Always ensuring a high level of Animal Health and welfare
- Maintaining accurate records of stock, Animal Health, grazing, and effluent management
- Complying with the requirements of the Health & Safety in Employment Act
- Ensure environmental compliance is met or always exceeded
About you
You will be a self-starter and be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team with a passion to learn and grow. What sets you apart from the rest will be your confidence to get the task done, no matter how small, or large and you won’t be shy to ask questions to further your knowledge and personal development.
You will also ideally bring to this role:
- Some formal farming education would be viewed favourably (Certificate, Diploma, ITO training etc) – but not compulsory
- Excellent attention to detail and a pride in workmanship
- A genuine passion for farming and a drive to learn more
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Take pride in the presentation of the farms, as well as have a good sense of humour!
If you’re looking for an opportunity that will offer great career opportunities, challenges, progression, development and the ability to be involved with innovative farming solutions, then this is the farm for you, apply now!
About the Farm
Based in Longburn, Palmerston North, Thornton Park Farm is a predominantly flat farm of 200ha milking 600 cows though a 50 bale rotary shed and a 80ha support block. On farm accommodation is not provided but we offer a $300 per week housing allowance to the successful candidate.
