
Mixed Farm Assistant
Max People
Listing on KiwiQuest Jobs
Agriculture & Farm Work$23.1 - 27.8/h4 days ago
Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
Work Style
Physical9/10
Social5/10
Technical5/10
Creative2/10
Outdoor9/10
Pace5/10
Structure6/10
Pressure4/10
Travel2/10
Hours5/10
Description
Join a diverse South Canterbury farming operation combining sheep, beef, pigs, and machinery work in Timaru.
Responsibilities
- Routine sheep stock work and moving fences
- Administering animal treatments and routine animal health tasks
- Assisting with lambing, tailing, vaccinations, and weaning
- Supporting shearing and livestock movements
- Tractor work throughout the season
- Fencing and general farm maintenance
- Assisting with cattle and pig operations as required
Requirements
- Previous livestock experience essential
- Previous experience with pigs is preferred
- Tractor experience required
- Full driver licence essential
- Good stock sense and willingness to learn
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
Benefits
- Accommodation provided
- Negotiable pay based on experience
- Genuine variety across multiple farming systems
- Exposure to sheep, cattle, pigs, and machinery work
- Opportunity for a long-term position
- Supportive farming environment
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