Experienced General Hand - Lisburn Farms
Rural Directions
Listed 3 days ago
Listing Description
Location: Burkes Pass, between Fairlie and Tekapo.
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description
* Located in Burkes Pass between Fairlie and Tekapo.
* Provides the opportunity to gain further responsibility.
* Work with modern technologies and systems.
WHERE
Lisburn Farms is a privately owned family business based in South Canterbury. They have a drystock farm in Burkes Pass located halfway between Fairlie and Tekapo and a self-contained dairy operation just out of Makikihi.
The drystock operation is a total of 7,870ha with 670ha of this being used as productive cropping land and a 7,200ha hill block that runs the wethers and cows post-weaning. This hill block is split into 18 blocks.
WHAT
As the experienced general hand, you will be the main machinery operator. You will be working autonomously at times and then as part of the larger team as required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Machinery operating including ag work and general work using modern John Deere and Fendt tractors with GPS.
* Mechanically minded.
* An understanding of cropping requirements is essential.
* Fencing skills, mainly R&M.
* General tasks on the farm, such as R&M, firewood, feeding out, and farm road maintenance.
* Welding experience preferred.
* Stock work, requiring only 2 competent working dogs.
WHO
Our client is looking for an Experienced General Hand who is a strong machinery operator. Key qualifications include:
* Experience as a tractor operator.
* Some mechanical skills.
* Understanding of ground prep, cropping, and direct drilling.
* Willingness to assist with mustering and yard work as required.
* Good communication skills and time management.
WHY
* Opportunity to gain further responsibility.
* Farming a mixed land unit system.
* Excellent work culture valuing their people.
* Located halfway between Tekapo & Fairlie - beautiful spot.
* Opportunity to work on a large-scale farm operation with established infrastructure.
* Modern technologies and systems within the business.
* Accommodation includes a larger 4-bedroom home with amenities.
* Close to recreational activities such as fishing, tramping, and hunting.
HOW
* To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button.
* For further information on this role, please visit this link.
* For a confidential chat, give the Rural Directions team a call at 06 871 0450.
Applications close Sunday 13th April 2025. Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
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