Te Runanga Group Hiring for Dairy Farm Assistants – Hāmua Job at Christchurch Full Time

We believe in growing and farming the most sustainable products for the betterment of people and the planet. This is an opportunity for you to join our journey.

Our kaupapa (purpose) is based on the values and vision of Ngāi Tahu iwi and is best represented by the Ngāi Tahu proverb ‘when land and water are sustained the people will prosper’ Toitū te Marae o Tāne, Toitū te Marae o Tangaroa, Toitū te Iwi.

Ngāi Tahu Farming (NTF) is the kaitiaki (guardian) of the most significant whenua (land) footprint for Ngāi Tahu whānui spanning almost 100,000 ha of farm and forestry land in Te Waipounamu (the South Island).

At Ngāi Tahu Farming every day is a good day to be a farmer. We are seeking people to join us to become part of the Ngāi Tahu footprint, an area of Farming and Forestry that spans almost 100,000 ha in Te Waipounamu (the South Island). You could be at the beginning of your career or have some experience as a Dairy Farmer. We want the right people to support the team, join our whānau and individually prosper in this exciting opportunity.

Farm Hāmua (320 Ha) is located on Hunter Road, North Canterbury, half an hour north of Christchurch at Te Whenua Hou (Eyrewell). It operates a 64 bale fully automated rotary shed, milking 1040 cows, utilising Protrack, and has a fully pivoted irrigation system. If you want to work somewhere that utilises the best-practice technologies, then this is the right place for you.

What we can offer the successful applicant?

• Top quality infrastructure and housing;
• Fully pivoted irrigation systems with injected effluent capability and variable rate technology
• Access and involvement with industry-leading practices
• 5 days on, 2 days off roster, or 6 days on, 2 days off roster during calving and mating
• Farm systems that utilise best practice technologies and target top 20% performance;
• Great opportunities for learning and career progression;
• Personal development program with a supportive team environment;
• Competitive remuneration including Health and Life Insurance.

Our ideal candidate will have:

We look for individuals who have the personality and expertise that can help us adapt and contribute to a circular economy that puts sustainability and people at the heart of everything we do:

• You are a high achiever in everything you do and want to take the next step in your career
• Motivated by a team and individual success
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and progress;
• A commitment to Ngāi Tahu Farming’s quadruple bottom line;
• An awareness and understanding of Ngāi Tahu values and a willingness to learn tikanga and te reo Māori.

Ngāi Tahu Farming is committed to kia hoki ora atu; ensuring everyone is home safe every day, so before starting with us, you will go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!