Farm Hand Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd New Zealand

Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd is hiring a full-time Farm Hand in Tuakau, Waikato, with an hourly pay of $25 to $30, matching New Zealand’s farming wage standards. The job involves looking after poultry, keeping sheds clean, and ensuring top animal welfare. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in farming or animal care, but beginners with a strong work ethic are welcome. The role requires sharp attention to detail, good time management, and no poultry at home due to biosecurity rules. Shifts include rotating weekends, and the work is hands-on in modern farm sheds. This job is perfect for someone who loves animals and thrives in a team.

About Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd

Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd has been a leading poultry producer in Australia and New Zealand for over a century. Known for quality food, the company pushes for sustainability and innovation. Its Tuakau operation uses modern sheds to support poultry farming while prioritizing animal care. Inghams offers on-the-job training and a friendly, down-to-earth team environment.

Job Title

Farm Hand

Responsibilities

• Care for poultry with kindness, checking their health daily.
• Collect eggs and get them ready for the hatchery.
• Feed flocks on schedule to keep them healthy.
• Clean sheds to maintain a safe, tidy environment.
• Set up sheds for new birds arriving.
• Check water and feed systems to ensure they work.
• Report any flock health issues to supervisors fast.
• Follow biosecurity rules to stop disease spread.
• Handle general tasks like cleaning tools or equipment.
• Help with small shed repairs as needed.
• Work weekend shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Keep track of daily tasks with simple logs.
• Pitch in with teammates to meet farm goals.
• Watch for safety risks and fix them quickly.
• Uphold high standards for animal welfare.

Requirements

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is needed.
• Training in animal handling is a bonus but not required.

Experience

• 1-3 years in farming or animal care is preferred.
• No farm experience is okay for candidates eager to learn.

Skills

• Close attention to detail for spotting health issues.
• Good time management to juggle daily tasks.
• Positive attitude and readiness to learn.
• Stamina for physical work in farm sheds.
• Team spirit for working well with others.
• Basic problem-solving for small farm issues.

Knowledge

• Basic know-how of caring for animals.
• Understanding of biosecurity in poultry farms.
• Awareness of farm safety and cleanliness rules.
• Familiarity with feeding and watering systems.
• Insight into keeping farm areas safe and tidy.
• Ability to log tasks and keep simple records.

Applicant Location

This job is onsite at the Tuakau, Waikato facility. Candidates must live within 30 minutes or be willin

Application Procedure

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