Organization: Tūaropaki Trust
Location: Mokai, Waikato
Industry: Agriculture and Dairy Farming
Type of Work: Full-Time
Annual Salary Range: $62,000 to $65,000
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Application Volume: High
Job Level: From beginner to intermediate
About the Tūaropaki Trust
Tūaropaki Trust is a well-known Ahu Whenua Trust, a type of Māori land trust that manages a wide range of investments in the food and energy sectors. Its assets are worth about $1 billion. The Trust has a strong connection to the land and its history. It has more than 2,700 owners, including kaitiaki, whānau trusts, and individuals. Our roots are in Māori values and guardianship, and we are committed to long-term prosperity, innovation, and sustainability.
The Offer
We are seeking a dairy assistant who is dedicated and passionate about assisting with daily tasks on both our Herringbone and Rotary dairy platforms. This is an excellent chance for someone who loves farming and taking care of animals and wants to build a rewarding career in New Zealand’s growing dairy industry.
As a dairy assistant, it will be essential for you to keep high standards for animal welfare, milk quality, and the overall performance of the farm. You will be part of a group that values honesty, collaboration, and leadership.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform your daily tasks while ensuring that milk and cleanliness standards are met.
- Keep strict standards for animal welfare and support programs that help animals stay healthy.
- Help with general care of livestock, such as feeding and calving.
- Taking care of the farm’s vehicles, machinery, and buildings
- Use two-wheelers and side-by-sides to move farm equipment.
- Keep records of and track information about the health of your animals and the amount of milk they produce.
- Take an active role in health and safety programs.
- When needed, help plan the feed and rotate the paddocks.
- We are looking for individuals with strong work ethics and the ability to manage their time effectively.
- Being positive, skilled, and willing to learn
- Good ways to care for animals and concern for their well-being
- Good at talking to people and knowing the basics of computers
- Ability to work in the morning and any kind of weather
- A team player who can work well with others and on their own
- Genuine desire to build a long-term career in dairy farming
- Pay that is competitive ($62,000 to $65,000)
- It’s an opportunity to work for a well-known Māori agribusiness that is respected for its values and goals, inspiring a sense of alignment and inspiration.
- An active, encouraging team environment that is focused on your growth
Why should you hire us?
When you join Tūaropaki Trust, you don’t just get a job; you join a group of people who care about the land, the people who live there, and the next generation. We are proud to be more than just a farm; we are kaitiaki of our whenua, which means we are responsible for ensuring that our actions have long-term effects.
Apply now.
Suppose you’re a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work and is looking to join a team that values honesty, hard work, and growth. In that case, we’d be delighted to speak with you.
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