Kiwi Valley Farm Park is hiring an experienced Mixed Livestock Farmer for a full-time position in Henderson Valley, Auckland. The role offers $30 to $35 per hour and combines livestock management, farm operations, leadership, and customer service at a popular children’s farm park.
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Job Overview
- Position: Mixed Livestock Farmer / Customer Service
- Employer: Kiwi Valley Farm Park
- Location: Henderson Valley, Auckland
- Employment: Full-time
- Pay: $30 to $35 per hour
- Guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week
- Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday
- Hours: Approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Industry: Farm Management
- Work setting: Children’s farm and tourism attraction
Mixed Livestock Farmer Responsibilities
The successful candidate will oversee the daily care, health, feeding, handling, and welfare of a wide range of livestock. Animals include sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, chickens, ducks, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, horses, ostriches, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals.
Responsibilities include animal health checks, parasite control, vaccinations, hoof trimming, fly strike management, nutrition, water supply, shelter, grazing rotations, and livestock movements.
The role also includes maintaining animal enclosures, cleaning troughs, preparing the farm each morning, operating farm equipment, and ensuring visitor areas remain safe and well presented.
Customer Service and Leadership
This is a customer-facing leadership position. The successful applicant will interact with children, families, school groups, tourists, volunteers, and other visitors.
Duties include assisting with tractor rides, farm tours, nursery shed activities, school visits, birthday parties, group bookings, and reception during busy periods. The role also involves supporting and leading volunteers.
Requirements
Applicants should have experience working with or managing mixed livestock farms. Experience with equine, sheep, cattle, or camelids is preferred.
Strong animal husbandry knowledge, leadership skills, communication abilities, and problem-solving skills are essential. An agriculture, animal science, or farm management qualification is preferred, though extensive practical experience is also valued.
Applicants must hold a full NZ or equivalent driver’s licence and have New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Availability from Wednesday to Sunday is required.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a CV and personalised cover letter explaining why they are suitable for this specific role.
Applications should be addressed to Ben and Crystal and emailed to:
Applicants may also apply through SEEK.
A personalised cover letter is required. Applications without one will not be considered.
Disclaimer
This article is based on a publicly available job advertisement and is provided for informational purposes. We are not the employer or recruitment agency. Salary, hours, responsibilities, and requirements may change without notice. Check the original SEEK advertisement before applying. Never provide bank or credit card details during the recruitment process.