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W.S. Hickey & Son Ltd

  • Omakau, New Zealand

W.S. Hickey & Son Ltd (WSH) , is a private wool buyer and mechant that has been operating in Omakau, Central Otago for over 60 years. A family run business WSH purchases wool from farmers and sells to established markets within New Zealand and to exporters overseas.

WSH specialises in shed clean outs, pricing main clips, and marketing sellable lines; buying all wool from 14 to 40 micron. WSH also buys possum, alpaca and other fibres for the export market.

Sep 15, 2026
Full time
Wool Handler/Storeperson
$25.00 - $35.00 hourly
W.S. Hickey & Son Ltd 41 Leask Street, Omakau, New Zealand
An unique opportunity exist in our established local company for a Wool Handler/Storeperson. The right person will be: Hard working & reliable Physically fit – able to press, load & fadge wool Have a full drivers’ licence and possibly heavy traffic and/or forklift licence –however we will work with the successful applicant to obtain these if required. Have knowledge/interest in wool and the agriculture sector. We offer: Small, team-like working environment. A chance to experience travelling to remote areas of the wider Central Otago/Southern Lakes area. Competitive pay. Opportunities for career development in the Wool/Agriculture sector. The Woolstore operates Mon-Fri  8am – 5pm, however there is some flexibility in hours and days worked. Please note, to apply for these positions you must be legally entitled to work in NZ. To find out more, please contact us by 2nd October, 5pm.