An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Operations Manager to oversee the management of a privately owned large scale farming business in Canterbury. Our client owns and operates 7 dairy farms and a dairy support block, producing 3m KgMS, milking 7,000 cows.
Reporting to the farm owner, the focus is to maximise sustainable profits from these self-contained properties by using effective allocation of resources and to take advantage of scale without compromising performance.
Success will reflect a practical approach combined with timely decision making. We therefore seek someone with a proven track record in the following areas:
Experience in a progressive multi or large rural sector operation
Practical experience and understanding of business’s operational roles that promotes empathy with staff and enables leadership by example
Technical training and qualifications that ensure full understanding of best practice for farm, people and business management...
Oct 14, 2021
Full time
An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Operations Manager to oversee the management of a privately owned large scale farming business in Canterbury. Our client owns and operates 7 dairy farms and a dairy support block, producing 3m KgMS, milking 7,000 cows.
Reporting to the farm owner, the focus is to maximise sustainable profits from these self-contained properties by using effective allocation of resources and to take advantage of scale without compromising performance.
Success will reflect a practical approach combined with timely decision making. We therefore seek someone with a proven track record in the following areas:
Experience in a progressive multi or large rural sector operation
Practical experience and understanding of business’s operational roles that promotes empathy with staff and enables leadership by example
Technical training and qualifications that ensure full understanding of best practice for farm, people and business management...
Fencer General - Tararua *Competitive remuneration package *Tidy house on farm available *Project management A Fencer General position has become available on our family run farming operation based in the Tararua. This is a full-time permanent position. We run a diverse operation of sheep, beef and dairy on 1600ha between three properties. This position will be based on our property 5minutes out of Eketahuna and will work across all three properties. The properties all have good infrastructure and set farming policies. We have a tidy house on farm available for the successful applicant and an excellent remuneration package to offer. As the fencer general you will be responsible for managing new fencing projects and for repairs and maintenance of the fences, both conventional and electrics. You will also be required to do tractor work in the cropping/grass harvesting side of the operation. The successful applicant will also complete general maintenance and help...
Sep 20, 2021
Full time
Fencer General - Tararua *Competitive remuneration package *Tidy house on farm available *Project management A Fencer General position has become available on our family run farming operation based in the Tararua. This is a full-time permanent position. We run a diverse operation of sheep, beef and dairy on 1600ha between three properties. This position will be based on our property 5minutes out of Eketahuna and will work across all three properties. The properties all have good infrastructure and set farming policies. We have a tidy house on farm available for the successful applicant and an excellent remuneration package to offer. As the fencer general you will be responsible for managing new fencing projects and for repairs and maintenance of the fences, both conventional and electrics. You will also be required to do tractor work in the cropping/grass harvesting side of the operation. The successful applicant will also complete general maintenance and help...
Are you wanting the opportunity to be apart of the emerging sheep milking industry?
We are looking for a motivated, punctual and committed team member to join our team of 4 permanent staff. Previous farm or machinery experience preferred in either the dairy or sheep industry, but a good attitude and willingness to learn can go a long way. You will be working in a team that varies in size across the season so ability to work with others is a must. The job will include milking twice a day, feeding animals in barns and outside as well maintenance across the property.
Located on the western shores of lake Taupō, only 35 minutes to Tūrangi and 45 minutes to Taupō with numerous schooling options close by. We milk 2000 ewes through a 64 bail internal rotary with ACR’s. There are two barns on farm (each with 1000 ewe capacity) utilised for feeding and lambing, as well as a seperate lamb rearing facilities.
The team on the dairy platform includes 4 permanent staff, 2 fixed term team...
Sep 16, 2021
Full time
Are you wanting the opportunity to be apart of the emerging sheep milking industry?
We are looking for a motivated, punctual and committed team member to join our team of 4 permanent staff. Previous farm or machinery experience preferred in either the dairy or sheep industry, but a good attitude and willingness to learn can go a long way. You will be working in a team that varies in size across the season so ability to work with others is a must. The job will include milking twice a day, feeding animals in barns and outside as well maintenance across the property.
Located on the western shores of lake Taupō, only 35 minutes to Tūrangi and 45 minutes to Taupō with numerous schooling options close by. We milk 2000 ewes through a 64 bail internal rotary with ACR’s. There are two barns on farm (each with 1000 ewe capacity) utilised for feeding and lambing, as well as a seperate lamb rearing facilities.
The team on the dairy platform includes 4 permanent staff, 2 fixed term team...
About Farmlands
We are New Zealand's largest farming Co-operative, employing more than 1000 people and found at over 100 sites nationally. We were formed by farmers for farmers more than 55 years ago, with the aim that everyone should prosper. That desire has grown into one of New Zealand's largest co-operatives, helping rural shareholders nationwide (more than 70,000 of them) get the most from their business, at the fairest possible price. We currently have a great opportunity for a Salesperson to join our team in Dargaville.
About the role
This role will also be predominantly based in our bulk yard looking after timber and bulk products. You will also be meeting and greeting customers in store and in the yard and:
Provide great advice and guidance across a range of rural products
Operate a computer-based POS system
Forklift driving is required
Complete manual handling tasks and heavy lifting of product
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per...
Sep 01, 2021
Full time
About Farmlands
We are New Zealand's largest farming Co-operative, employing more than 1000 people and found at over 100 sites nationally. We were formed by farmers for farmers more than 55 years ago, with the aim that everyone should prosper. That desire has grown into one of New Zealand's largest co-operatives, helping rural shareholders nationwide (more than 70,000 of them) get the most from their business, at the fairest possible price. We currently have a great opportunity for a Salesperson to join our team in Dargaville.
About the role
This role will also be predominantly based in our bulk yard looking after timber and bulk products. You will also be meeting and greeting customers in store and in the yard and:
Provide great advice and guidance across a range of rural products
Operate a computer-based POS system
Forklift driving is required
Complete manual handling tasks and heavy lifting of product
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per...
Farmlands is a leading Farming Co-operative formed over 55 years ago with an aim that everyone should prosper. We now have 100 sites throughout the country and more than 68,000 Shareholders as well as being a Top 20 NZ Company. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Inwards Goods/Salesperson to join our team at Farmlands Wanganui.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for providing exceptional retail sales service to our Shareholders as well as managing inwards goods and receipting. You will also be:
Providing advice and guidance on a range of rural products
Operating a cloud based POS system
Manual handling and lifting heavy product
About You:
You will have experience with delivery driving and a strong customer focus along with:
Good general farming knowledge
A full clean driver's licence
Retail Sales/Customer Service Experience
Good computer skills and ability to use our cloud based POS system
Being...
Oct 18, 2021
Full time
Farmlands is a leading Farming Co-operative formed over 55 years ago with an aim that everyone should prosper. We now have 100 sites throughout the country and more than 68,000 Shareholders as well as being a Top 20 NZ Company. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Inwards Goods/Salesperson to join our team at Farmlands Wanganui.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for providing exceptional retail sales service to our Shareholders as well as managing inwards goods and receipting. You will also be:
Providing advice and guidance on a range of rural products
Operating a cloud based POS system
Manual handling and lifting heavy product
About You:
You will have experience with delivery driving and a strong customer focus along with:
Good general farming knowledge
A full clean driver's licence
Retail Sales/Customer Service Experience
Good computer skills and ability to use our cloud based POS system
Being...
Farmlands is a leading organisation in the agricultural industry. We are a farming co-operative with over 50 years' experience in the industry providing exceptional service to our 68,000 plus shareholders nationwide. Our size and scope allow us to offer unrivalled career growth opportunities in agriculture and horticulture either out in the field or in one of our retail stores.
We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Delivery Driver/Salesperson to join our amazing team in our Huntly store.
About the Role
This is a full-time permanent role working mainly Monday to Friday. You will be providing great service to shareholders in our retail store. You will also be:
Performing deliveries on to farm driving a truck and tandem trailer
Providing exceptional retail sales to our shareholders as required
Giving advice to customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock and general agri products
Operating a cloud-based POS system
Helping out and maintaining...
Sep 21, 2021
Full time
Farmlands is a leading organisation in the agricultural industry. We are a farming co-operative with over 50 years' experience in the industry providing exceptional service to our 68,000 plus shareholders nationwide. Our size and scope allow us to offer unrivalled career growth opportunities in agriculture and horticulture either out in the field or in one of our retail stores.
We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Delivery Driver/Salesperson to join our amazing team in our Huntly store.
About the Role
This is a full-time permanent role working mainly Monday to Friday. You will be providing great service to shareholders in our retail store. You will also be:
Performing deliveries on to farm driving a truck and tandem trailer
Providing exceptional retail sales to our shareholders as required
Giving advice to customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock and general agri products
Operating a cloud-based POS system
Helping out and maintaining...
About Farmlands
We are New Zealand's largest farming Co-operative, employing more than 1000 people and found at over 100 sites nationally. We were formed by farmers for farmers more than 55 years ago, with the aim that everyone should prosper. That desire has grown into one of New Zealand's largest co-operatives, helping rural shareholders nationwide (more than 70,000 of them) get the most from their business, at the fairest possible price. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Retail Salesperson to join our team in Huntly.
About the role
This is a full time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday role with rostered Saturday mornings as required. In this role you'll provide exceptional customer service to our shareholders and customers. You will also:
Provide great advice and guidance across a range of rural products
Operate a computer-based POS system
Forklift driving may be required
Process inwards goods
Complete manual handling tasks and...
Sep 21, 2021
Full time
About Farmlands
We are New Zealand's largest farming Co-operative, employing more than 1000 people and found at over 100 sites nationally. We were formed by farmers for farmers more than 55 years ago, with the aim that everyone should prosper. That desire has grown into one of New Zealand's largest co-operatives, helping rural shareholders nationwide (more than 70,000 of them) get the most from their business, at the fairest possible price. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Retail Salesperson to join our team in Huntly.
About the role
This is a full time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday role with rostered Saturday mornings as required. In this role you'll provide exceptional customer service to our shareholders and customers. You will also:
Provide great advice and guidance across a range of rural products
Operate a computer-based POS system
Forklift driving may be required
Process inwards goods
Complete manual handling tasks and...
