Farm Worker

Okato, New Zealand

Reference: 6762062

  • Earn While You Walk! Egg Collectors wanted in Okato
  • Permanent Full Time, 40 hours a week
  • $27.14 starting hourly rate + kiwi saver+ time and half on weekends

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the farming industry?

We are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Farm Worker at our livestock farm located in Okato.

As a Farm Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing of our livestock while working in a temperature-controlled environment, away from extreme weather conditions. You will collect eggs, perform health checks on chicks, and support farm operations.

Ideal candidates will be:

  • Upbeat, respectful and reliable
  • Health and Safety conscious
  • Fit and Healthy, and comfortable working in small spaces
  • Committed to providing exceptional care to livestock
  • Dedicated to upholding high biosecurity and animal welfare standards
  • Clean-shaven (for safety gear compliance).

What's on offer:

  • Starting hourly wage rate $27.14 which will grow as your skills do; weekend loadings and overtime rates; 4.25% employer KiwiSaver contribution, with potential for ongoing industry training.
  • Work in a controlled environment in a small but supportive team. All clothing and boots supplied

Don't miss this chance to be part of our friendly team and enjoy a dependable income.

Not sure if you're the right fit? Connect with our Recruitment Business Partner, Victoria Williams on 03 244 9582.


Applications Close: 05 Jun 2025


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