ANZCO
We currently have a vacancy for a full time, permanent Farm Worker on our 563ha farm at our ANZCO Canterbury plant located 12km from Ashburton. You will report directly to the Farm Manager and be responsible for providing timely and effective assistance for our farming operations. This role involves working rostered alternate weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- All required Health & Safety and Operating practices and activities are consistently observed and complied with, and any concerns are raised with the Farm Manager.
- Operating & maintenance of farm machinery including tractors.
- Ensure availability for weekend work as required and odd hours.
- Provide support to other ANZCO farms/functions where required.
- Fencing & General farm duties.
- Completing daily recording of farm activities, including irrigator shifts completed.
- Farm maintenance is completed on time and to agreed standards including barns and sheds kept tidy.
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Skills and Experience we are looking for:
- Competent and working knowledge of irrigation systems.
- Proven experience as a farm hand.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
We deliver taste, nutrition, and wellbeing to the world with products made from New Zealand finest beef and lamb. Our values of atawhaitanga, noho haepapa, kaitiakitanga, auahatanga, and whakawhirinakitanga guide us to work together, follow through on our commitments, make improvements, and do our best to make sustainable decisions for the future.
We are committed to supporting and developing our people and we offer a competitive remuneration package. If you are motivated, have the skills and experience we require and want to be part of the exciting future of our company then we want to hear from you.
Full job description
Closing Date4 April 2025
- Oyster Farming
- 2 permanent, full-time roles
- Valid Skipper’s Licence advantageous, but not essential
- Coromandel Township based
Step in the future and be part of the ongoing growth and evolution of Moana New Zealand’s oyster farms.
Moana New Zealand is the largest Māori owned Fisheries Company in New Zealand.
We are Iwi; we are true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainably managed fisheries, with a deep sense of responsibility to our people and respect for kaimoana and kai ora.
Our oysters are farmed in the pristine tidal waters of New Zealand and our Pacific oysters perfectly capture the freshness and vitality of the waters they are harvested from.
We are looking for 2 reliable, hardworking individuals who are keen to learn to join our established farm and shore team.
Reporting to the Farm & Special Projects Manager, your day to day responsibilities will be as follows:
- Take directions from the Supervisor/Manager and complete all allocated tasks and responsibilities to the highest standard, and a strong team spirit
- Help deploy flip farm lines, and the removal of old infrastructure and maintenance related tasks.
- Ensure responsibility for full compliance with maritime rules and regulations
- Be an integral and contributing member of the farm crew in following correct procedures i.e., stocking baskets and best in class oyster husbandry practices.
- Ensure that data is collected accurately and passed onto supervisor and farm technician.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the demands of the tide/weather conditions. Ensure work planned is arranged to prevent minimal downtime in conjunction with the Farm & Shore Manager and Farm Supervisor.
Make Your Mark
You must be able to demonstrate you are a team player, reliable, respectful, and hard working. You will possess a great attitude, be easy to work with, and no job is too small or big for you to tackle and become the best at doing.
We are open to considering an aquaculture graduate or a school leaver who is keen to explore a career in aquaculture farming and start in an entry level role and learn the ropes. We are happy to provide training and help support the progression and achievement of related qualifications like Skippers Ticket.
We are also open to considering experienced farming professionals; ideally in oyster or mussel farming.
Key criteria:
- Great personality and approach to physical work, in team environment
- Commitment to Health & Safety
- Task orientated, with track record for delivering agreed outcomes on time
- Full & Clean NZ Driver’s License and transport to/from work
- Ability to work weekends
If you enjoy working outdoors, are committed to growing your work experience in aquaculture we would like to hear from you.
Come join our whanau.
Please send your resume and cover letter to C/o Moana NZ’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@moana.co.nz and in the subject box please put the job title. Closing date for application is 30 April 2025
You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.