Calf Rearing- Great Workplace

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Payment: $25 per hour + accom Location: Ashburton
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury Experience: No Experience Necessary

Do you want to save money and work in a positive team, help us take care of our calves?

We are looking for one or two friendly and down to earth people to help us through our busy season or part of it! From July/August until October / negotiable.

Experience working with animals would be a bonus.  Most important is a 'can do' attitude, sense of humour, and you need to be willing to get your hands dirty!

We have a great, hard working enthusiastic young international team who are passionate about what we do!
Our ideal person will be able to:

-Work well as a key part of the team
-Follow our workplace safety guidelines
-Be a fast learner
-Use their initiative
-Communicate easily in English
-Learn systems and skills through on-the-job training
-Drive vehicles / tractors / motorbikes (Full tailored training provided)
-Display a current, valid work Visa or working holiday visa
-Have their own transport
-Start work late July  /early august
-Be physically capable, fit and healthy
-Provide references where possible

Accomodation on farm provided

Work hours ~30-50 hrs per week - it's a 'full on' role to get stuck into! 

We offer regular and time off and there is plenty to see and do in the Mid Canterbury region.  We have regular social events with our awesome international team - we have Welsh, Kiwi, Argentine, South African..... where are you from?!

Great local young farmers scene, not far from Mt Hutt Ski field (45 mins to Methven).  Ashburton has great facilities for sports, the outdoors, mountain biking nearby. Lots of good hiking / tramping / hunting + fishing etc.

3G / 4G wireless coverage on the farm so your devices will be happy.

If you are up for a challenge and want to work in a progressive team who set high standards, apply now! We can also supply references from previous backpackers who've worked with us :)