Pig Farm Stockperson: Growth, Welfare & Hands-On

NZ Pork; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation may be available

Job summary

NZ Pork is seeking a Stock Person / Farm Hand to support our breeding and finishing unit between Rolleston and Christchurch. You will join a small team on a 450-sow operation, helping with day-to-day management, welfare, health and biosecurity, under the supervision of the Farm Manager.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Early start, team fit and careful record-keeping are important, and a NZ driver’s licence is required. On-farm accommodation may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Value a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and reliability.
• Be well organised and able to start early and finish early.
• Commitment to animal welfare, health & safety, and biosecurity compliance.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• A valid New Zealand driver’s licence is a must-have.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Farm Manager.
• Cover breeding-farrowing and finishing operations as needed.
• Help meet performance and production targets.
• Maintain high welfare, biosecurity, and environmental standards.
• Contribute to Health & Safety practices.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Record-keeping

NZ driver's licence

Job description

NZ Pork is seeking a Stock Person / Farm Hand to support our breeding and finishing unit between Rolleston and Christchurch. You will join a small team on a 450-sow operation, helping with day-to-day management, welfare, health and biosecurity, under the supervision of the Farm Manager.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Early start, team fit and careful record-keeping are important, and a NZ driver’s licence is required. On-farm accommodation may be available.