Current Vacancies
Farm Assistant
Reigate is a beautiful Summer safe farm nestled under the hills of the Ruahine Ranges covering 340 hectares, milking 1000 cows through a 60 bale rotary with in-shed feeding, Protract and automatic cup removersBEL Group offer a competitive salary and opportunity to work in a great supportive family environment. We have nine dairy farms and eight dairy support blocks and approximately 70 staff across Central Hawke’s Bay. As a family owned business that is part of the local community, we value our reputation and strive to be the best place to work.
The successful applicant will
• have at least a restricted driver’s license, be able to ride a motorbike (preferably have a motorbike license) and drive a tractor
• have a positive attitude, good communication and team work skills
• be physically able to do the job
• be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• be a NZ Resident or have a valid work permit
• have some experience with stock and with milking, preferably in a rotary shed.
Farm Assistant task include:
• Work safely and follow process and policy
• Milking and shed hygiene
• Feeding out
• Caring for stock including health, welfare and seasonal stock events
• Farm and machinery maintenance
• Communicating general farm information
• Observing feed levels
To apply for this great opportunity, send your cv to liss@belgroup.co.nz
Dairy Support Farm Manager
Do you like to work to a well-developed plan which you have created with the backing of an operations and support crew? Are you able to motivate and lead a great team? We are looking for a motivated person wanting to use their leadership skills to be innovative and thorough in managing our Dairy Support enterprise and team.We offer a competitive salary, comfortable accommodation and a great supportive family environment. Our 8 dairy support blocks cover 1200 h, wintering 4500 cows & 1600 R2 heifers, 1600 calves and up to 250 bulls providing for 9 dairy farms, all in Central Hawkes Bay. Being a family owned business that is part of the local community we value our reputation and strive to be the best place to work.
The successful applicant will have:
• a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pasture and stock management,
• Commitment to walk the walk and lead health and safety on your farm
• Excellent problem solving and effective communication skills
• Proven record of motivating and organising a team
• Confidence and competence using a computer (prefer MINDA experience, along with Microsoft products and other Windows based applications)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• New Zealand Residence or a valid work visa
• New Zealand drivers’ licence
As a Dairy Support Farm Manager for BEL Group you will be supported in your responsibilities to:
• Work safely, ensure all risks and hazards are managed, and ensure your team follow safe work practices and policies
• Develop a plan and budget for the year and each season, set targets, and to make it happen
• Care for and handle stock, ensuring all animal welfare freedoms are met
• Set and meet a farm maintenance schedule
• Report and communicate farm information effectively
• Manage your team, rosters, leave and work hours. Train new employees and support them to grow within your business and BEL Group
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
To apply for this great opportunity, send your cv. to liss@belgroup.co.nz
