Farmhand job ad example

Short description  

• Job title: Leading Farmhand

• Company: Insight Craft Solutions 

• Location: Auckland, New Zealand

• Salary: Up to $80,000 + relocation costs + weekly pay

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate family & social time

  • Supportive environment with on-the-job coaching working as a team

  • Additional superannuation + health insurance + KPI bonus incentives   

• Summary: Drive the agricultural operations of our farm – a team of 8. Use your ability to 

  maintain & repair equipment to help our daily operations.

Long description    

About the role   

Grow in our inclusive team of 8 as our Leading farmhand. Reporting directly to our Farm Manager, this is a permanent casual basis with full-time hours, 40 hours per week. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assist with the daily operation of our business while seeking continuous improvement & development

• Oversee all aspects of dryland grain property operation and maintenance

• Operate farm machinery including planting, harvesting, broadacre spraying, camera spraying, trimble guidance, ploughing machinery, etc...

• Maintain cattle herd using sound animal husbandry techniques

• Shift dry hire machinery around the district where needed

Benefits    

• Flexible work hours to accommodate family & social time

• Relocation costs + additional superannuation

• Weekly pay + health insurance + KPI bonus incentives

• Supportive environment with on-the-job coaching

• Development courses and training workshops to expand your skill set

• Modern & well-maintained machinery

• Assistance to reach your full potential & accomplishing your goals

• Located close to schools and town

Experience and qualifications    

• Cropping knowledge and experience

• Proven ability to maintain and repair equipment - this can include tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and other farming equipment

• Ability to work unsupervised, alone and collaboratively as a team

• Driver’s licence

About Insight Craft Solutions

For over 50 years, we've thrived in the scenic Inglestone district, not just as a family-owned cattle and dryland grain farming operation, but also as a tribute to the exceptional individuals who drive our success.

Their dedication and hard work are the cornerstone of our achievements, whether we're pioneering farming innovations or overseeing contracts across the region. We're committed to prioritizing our people, evident in the positive atmosphere and job satisfaction they enjoy daily.

How to apply  

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Lee Chung on +1234 5678 for a confidential chat.