General Farm Assistant

Massey University's Massey Agricultural & Horticultural Enterprises (MAHE) is seeking an experienced General Farm Assistant for a casual position to cover the running of two sheep and beef properties on an as and when required basis.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

In the role you will handle day-to-day farming operations with the priority being keeping stock healthy and safe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day livestock operations (sheep and beef cattle).
• Check and move stock.
• Monitor animal health, water systems, and pastures.
• Complete daily farm records and reports.
• Handle basic maintenance and fencing repairs.

Mo te pamu | About the farm

Keebles Farm

• 415ha Sheep, Beef and Dairy support farm.
• Located on Tennent Drive, close to the Manawatu campus.
• Part of the Sheep, Beef and Cattle Research Unit (SBCRU), which includes the Dry Stock Unit, Haurongo farm, and Keebles farm.
• Provides a facility for quality undergraduate teaching, livestock extension, and dry-stock research linked closely with agribusiness.

Tuapaka Farm

• 471ha Sheep, Beef and Dairy support hill country farm
• Near Aokautere/Palmerston North (about 11 km from the main campus area).
• Run across two main blocks consisting of a flat unit and a hill unit.
• Used extensively for hill country farming research, environmental impact studies (such as nutrient and sediment loss), teaching, and commercial production

This hands-on position would suit someone with solid experience who can step in with confidence when required and knows when to escalate issues as appropriate.

A competitive remuneration will be offered, based on skills and experience.

Comfortable and tidy accommodation options can be discussed, if required.

If you wish to discuss the role please contact Andrew Kirk, General Manager, Massey Ag & Hort Enterprises on [021 622 185](tel:021 622 185) or Steve Bayler, Manager, Keebles Farm on [021 423 003](tel:021 423 003).