Horizon Farming Limited is a family owned business that believes the people on the ground are a major contributing factor in the businesses success. We provide an opportunity for all staff to grow their skills therefore enabling them to progress throughout the industry.
The Farm
Longrange is a 2,834 effective hectare sheep and beef breeding and finishing property. The contour of the land ranges from gentle rolling land to large steep paddocks.
The property is well fenced with great infrastructure and uses modern tools, well-maintained gear. Longrange is at the forefront of environmental works with 6 QEII Blocks, extensive native retirement, wetlands and riparian planting.
Longrange is located in Omakere, Central Hawkes Bay, approximately 30 minutes from Waipukurau, 5 minutes from Blackhead Beach and 55 minutes from Havelock North and Hastings. The Omakere Primary School and Playcentre are 10 minutes drive away.
The Role
There will be new and maintenance fencing required on conventional, electric, deer and yards, some of which will be alongside our other fencer. Day to day maintenance of water systems, tractor work, track maintenance and general work. There will be some yard and stock work at busy times of the year like docking and weaning.
About You
You will need to have a great work ethic, be self-motivated, tidy, trustworthy, have a high quality of workmanship and excellent communication skills. The farm employs six other full time staff so the successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team.
Benefits
You will be given a competitive renumeration package with additional benefits based on your experience. Training and development opportunities. A new four bedroom house located at the centre of the farm.