Oyster Farm Hand

Location: Northland
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 200204205_1628558514
Salary: Negotiable

Our client has Oyster Farming operations right throughout the top of the North Island, top of the South and the Chatham Islands. In some cases, these are within complex environments. As a wholly owned Maori organisation, their growth and long-term sustainability as a business is based on shared values that guide all their activities: whakapapa, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whakatipuranga.

The client has some exciting roles available with Whangaroa team to assist with day-to-day operations.

The role involves working on the harbour to install, re-seed and maintain Oyster Beds, creating baskets for farm use, keeping the work area tidy and other related activities. The role demands extensive physical activities such as carrying heavy loads, working in the mud, and using heavy equipment.

As a candidate, you must be physically fit, willing to work in rain and shine, able to maintain a solid work standard under pressure and, Health and Safety conscientious.

To be successful you may need the following:

  • Physically strong to carry out heavy duties
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
  • A background with clean or no serious criminal convictions
  • Access to reliable mode of transport

We pride ourselves with the best employment relation practice. To maintain fair pay and legislative requirement, you will be offered Annual Leave, ACC, Kiwisaver and other employment benefits while working for AWF.

You will be well looked after during your tenure with a comprehensive Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture. Training, guidance and supervision will be provided to the successful candidates.

To take a step further in your career, click the apply button or call 0800888860/0272959592 to inquire within.