General Hand (Support Services)

Mōkai te ngākau. He whenua he oranga. E ū ai ki te pae roa

The land sustains and nurtures as we reach to the horizon

Tūaropaki Trust (www.tuaropaki.com) is an Ahu Whenua Trust under the auspices of Te Ture Whenua Māori. There are more than 2,700 Owners, a mix of individuals, Whānau Trusts and Kaitiaki Trusts, all descended from the original Owners. The Trust is a kaitiaki for ancestral taonga and manages complex business interests in the food and energy sectors, with assets valued at approximately $1 billion.

Ngā mātāpono | Our values

Whakapono – Inner belief in the Tūaropaki vision

Kia Ū – Commitment, diligence

Kia Manawanui – Courage, adaptability, strategic foresight and humility

Te tūranga | Your Role
As the General Hand (Support Services), reporting to the Kaiwhanake Whenua Manager, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and farm projects. You will have a strong work ethic, a passion for farm work, and a willingness to contribute to the farm’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Vermiculture: Assisting in the vermiculture process, including moving waste from the factory to the vermiculture site.
• Grounds Maintenance: Mowing and maintaining grounds to a high standard.
• Sump Maintenance: Managing sumps on-site and stone traps.
• General Farm Work: Performing general farm tasks, including relief milking as required.
• Feeding Out Silage: Winter feeding on the station and providing relief on other farms.
• Farm Maintenance: Monitoring the water system (checking troughs and water connections), maintaining races, and assisting with other projects as required.

To excel in this role, you will bring the following experience and skills:

• Experience in operating tractors, machinery, and general farm tasks.
• Gardening skills.
• Preferably some experience with fencing and water systems.

You will thrive in this role if you are proactive, adaptable, and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. Most importantly, you will be a collaborative individual who integrates seamlessly into both the Station and Dairy teams.

For questions regarding the role, please email Layla at [email protected]