Kia hiwa ra!
Want to be involved in a farming community that challenges the status quo and supports its people to be the best they can be?
Ngai Tahu Farming's kaupapa (purpose) is best represented by the Ngai Tahu proverb 'Toitu te Marae o Tane, Toitu te Marae o Tangaroa, Toitu te Iwi','when land and water are sustained the people will prosper'.
We currently have a permanent full-time opportunity for an experiencedDairy Unit Managerto join our whanau. Farm Paritea is located on Carleton Road, North Canterbury. The Farm is 358 hectares, milking 1130 cows through a 64 bale rotary with Protrack and in shed grain feeding with four full time kaimahi (employees) plus additional casual support when required.
The Unit Manager will report to the Dairy Multi-Farm Farm Manager who is overseeing two neighbouring Dairy Farms. This is an excellent opportunity for a 2IC looking to take the next step in their career, gaining valuable knowledge in running a Dairy Farming operation with the full support of a Dairy Farm Manager.
What can we offer the successful applicant?
Being able to farm and be close to Christchurch means the best of both worlds with the great communities of Oxford, Rangiora and Kaiapoi nearby.
A 5 days on, 2 days off roster, or 6 days on, 2 days off roster during calving and mating
100% centre pivot irrigation systems with injected effluent and variable rate technology
More time focussed on cows, grass and people through quality infrastructure
Access and involvement with industry leading research
Great opportunities for learning and career progression
Support and guidance with industry leading farming practices and performance
Competitive remuneration, including health insurance, life Insurance and newly built housing.
As an employer we support the mental wellbeing of our kaimahi and offer fully funded counselling
The ideal candidate will be:
A high achiever in their current role who wants to make the next step in their career a positive one
Someone with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and progress
A team player motivated by individual and group success
Committed to Ngai Tahu Farming's quadruple bottom line (social, environmental, cultural and economic pillars)
Willing to learn tikanga and te reo Maori.
Ngai Tahu Farming is committed to 'kia hoki ora atu'; ensuring everyone is home safe every day, so before starting with us, you will go through a range of pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing.
We will consider and actively encourage internal and external secondments. To apply, please follow the link below and submit your application online. For confidential enquiries, please contact Amanda Davison, Senior HR Advisor on **********.
