The Farm Assistant job at Inghams Enterprises in Te Awamutu, Waikato, is a full-time role for hardworking folks keen on looking after chooks and keeping the farm ticking over. Based in a busy poultry operation, this job involves feeding birds, cleaning sheds, and making sure everything’s up to scratch for animal welfare. Pay is NZD 24–28 per hour, depending on experience, plus standard farm perks like health cover. Candidates should have one to two years of labor or farm work, though no farm background is needed. It’s all about a good attitude, sharp focus, and being okay with weekend shifts on a roster. This gig suits reliable types ready to muck in and keep things running in Waikato’s farming country.
About Inghams Enterprises
Inghams Enterprises has been dishing up quality poultry across New Zealand and Australia for over a century. Operating out of Te Awamutu, the company’s all about sustainable farming and keeping chickens healthy to deliver top-notch products. With thousands of workers, Inghams is a big player in the poultry game, known for innovation and a solid work culture. The Te Mawhai farm is a key spot for their Waikato operations. They’ve nabbed awards for green practices and being a decent employer.
Job Title
Farm Assistant
Responsibilities
- Look after chickens with proper care.
- Grab eggs for the hatchery run.
- Fill feed bins and water troughs daily.
- Scrub sheds to keep them clean.
- Set up sheds for new birds.
- Check on flock health every shift.
- Stick to biosecurity rules, no exceptions.
- Tackle odd jobs around the farm.
- Work weekend shifts on a roster.
- Keep shovels and tools in good nick.
- Jot down tasks for farm logs.
- Help mates with big farm jobs.
- Make sure sheds meet welfare rules.
- Watch out for safety risks always.
Requirements
Education
No school qualifications needed. A course in farming or animal care is a bonus.
Experience
2 -3 years of labor or farm work preferred, but not a must.
Skills
- Good at caring for animals gently.
- Catches small issues before they grow.
- Stays on top of busy schedules.
- Works fine without someone hovering.
- Strong enough to heft feed sacks.
- Chats clearly with the farm crew.
Knowledge
- Knows the basics of feeding chickens.
- Gets New Zealand’s farm safety rules.
- Familiar with poultry farm daily tasks.
- Understands biosecurity to keep birds safe.
- Knows the vibe of Waikato farms.
- Can handle simple task logs.
Applicant Location
This job is onsite in Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand. Applicants must have legal work rights in New Zealand, live within 30 minutes of the Te Mawhai farm, and have no birds or poultry at home for biosecurity reasons.
Application Procedure
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