Fegan & Co

Fegan & Co Fegans Recruitment specialise in recruitment and human resource management, focusing on the largest sector in New Zealand, the rural sector.

21/10/2019

50/50 Sharemilker

• 3-year contract
• 30 minutes to Cambridge or Te Awamutu
• 500 Cows

On a farm set amongst a beautiful New Zealand backdrop, our client is looking for a 50/50 Sharemilker for the coming season, commencing June 2020.

This stunning farm is well established and cared for by the owner and the current LO Sharemilker of 16 years and is 70/30 flat and gently rolling hills. All paddocks are well set out with excellent drainage creating a milking platform of approximately 150ha.

Sustainability is a real plus for this farm where the owners champion a holistic approach to both the environment and the stock, and with it being a low input system farm, there is plenty of grass to accommodate feeding the cows throughout the season – no PK or additional feeding required!

The owners are looking for a couple who are interested in promoting their holistic approach towards the farm in order to maintain its high level of standard whilst also considering the impact on the environment and the careful use of resources such as water.

If you enjoy taking pride in your work and maintaining a well-presented farm, then this may be the next move for you!

For the right applicants, a well-kept three-bedroom home and double garage with carport would be available with the added option of purchasing the current stock.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

18/03/2019

Contract Milker

300 cows

This 120ha farm is right on the doorstep of Cambridge (10km) and has a respectable 4-bedroom home for the Contract Milker. With 300 cows to milk in a 30 ASHB shed this farm can easily be managed with 1.5 full-time equivalent staff including the Contract Milker.

The farm is flat, with a good water supply and crops to see you through the dry spells. Our clients have a long-term lease on this farm, while owning and running the farm next door. After 7 years of investment into this leased property, they are ready to appoint a Contract Milker to run this farm. With the two farms right next door to each other, some resources are shared between the two farms, along with good support and knowledge from our clients.

For someone with excellent pasture management experience, a keen eye to maintain the farm in its current condition including its present milk production, there is an opportunity for you to make a good living, while enjoying the farming lifestyle. There is scope to improve, how much would be up to you.

The position would suit an experienced couple, who enjoy working together, however other options such as a Contract Milker and one staff would also work just as well.

Excellent communication skills and willingness to report monthly would be an advantage.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send through you CV and application to [email protected] or call 07 8380105

14/03/2019

Head Grower/Agronomist

• Full - Time
• Superb working conditions
• Top Waikato location

Our Client, Southern Fresh Foods, is one of New Zealand’s top professional growers and processors of speciality vegetables including gourmet baby leaf salads, baby vegetables and fresh herbs. With over 30 years in the industry, they take pride in being a family owned business whose vision is to be New Zealand’s leading provider of specialty produce through constant improvement of their operations.

Due to continued growth they are now looking to fill a new position of Head Grower/Agronomist based at their Cambridge farms. This role will report into the Cropping Manager and will oversee and manage staff, production planning, bed preparation and planting, crop monitoring and husbandry, nutrition, irrigation and harvesting.

A strong interest in plant management and care is critical, with the ability to apply these skills and knowledge practically in the field.
Proficiency in team management and development will be a key component of this role to achieve clearly outlined performance objectives. Strong analytical skills will also be an advantage in being able to measure, collect and analysis crop and people performance and provide this in a regular report to management. The development of this role will include taking on more responsibility as teams are added to this portfolio and overseeing trial work with growing systems and plant material.

Other essential attributes of the successful candidate will include:
• Ability to handle a range of tasks while under pressure
• Proven attention to detail
• Established track record of completing work on time
• Consistency of performance to a high level
• A practical, solution focused approach when working with others
• Excellent communication skills – spoken, written and interpersonal
• Willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ to get a task completed before the end of the day when necessary

Along with the above a proactive approach to professional development of self and other team members to ensure that teams work efficiently and smoothly as possible.

The ideal candidate will have a strong link to the Horticulture industry including applicable qualifications that may extend to a Tertiary qualification, and a current Growsafe/Certified Handler certificates, although these are not a pre-requisite. A full driver’s licence is a must and the correct documentation to work in NZ.

It will also be important that there is understanding and value alignment with the following values:
• Family attitude
• Ownership mindset
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Pursuit of Excellence

Please forward your CV and Cover Letter to Linda-Maree at [email protected] or call 07 838 0117 for further information.

14/03/2019

Contract Milker

625/580 cows, Gordonton
1 June Start

Are you looking for great owners who are supportive and knowledgeable for your next contract milking position?

This 213ha farm is right on the door step of Hamilton, is well set up with three dwellings of which all have had bathrooms recently renovated, including a large three bedroom fully insulated which includes an office and double garage for the contract milker. There is a 44 aside herringbone dairy with in shed feeding, two good calf rearing barns and an additional run off, which is looked after by the farm owner.

For someone with excellent pasture management experience there is ample scope to improve the productivity of this system 2 farm which is on 33% flat and 66% rolling contoured land. This season 580 cows are on track to produce 200,000M/S how much more is up to you. There is scope to grow your own crops currently fodderbeat, turnips and bales are grown.

The owners are happy to maintain a hands-off role (other than for capital improvements) and let you get on and make your mark, however they are also there to share their knowledge of the farm through your first year.

The farm is well located with several primary schools within 10 minutes of the property and good secondary schooling only 25 minutes away in Hamilton.

If this sounds like you we would like to hear from you. Send your application to [email protected] or call 07 823 0117.

14/03/2019

Employment Relations Consultant

• Full Time
• Based in Hamilton

This role will encompass both your technical knowledge and experience and challenge you to apply this to a number of varied situations.

Russell Drake Consulting Ltd is a leading provider of specialist support to Employers and Managers to develop solutions across a wide range of Employment Relations, Human Resource, Management/Business Consultancy and Recruitment disciplines. We are looking to appoint several new team members to our existing team who can meet the needs of our growing loyal client base.

This role will focus on providing high-level employment relations advice including personal grievances, mediation and representation at the ERA, along with advice for restructures, union negotiations and conduct independent investigations as examples of what we do. Our services are based on a ‘Legally Compliant Practical Solutions’ model, where solutions are provided to meet the client’s requirements and not create a legal liability for them.

Russell Drake Consulting also holds the licence to provide HR and ER advice to the members of The Employer and Manufacturers Association (EMA) within the Waikato region and provides recruitment services under the Fegan & Co brand.

As the ideal candidate for this role you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in HR or Law with two or more years’ experience and be highly conversant with all relevant employment legislation and procedural fairness processes. You will also be aligned to our company values.

Proven experience in the following will be critical to your success in this role:

• High attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Understanding of current legislations and regulations to maintain best practice
• Maintaining accurate records
• High integrity and commitment in your standard of work
• Ability to identify opportunities where the company can grow and improve

If you believe this is an opportunity for you, and you have the core skills and abilities to succeed in this role, please send in your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or contact Linda-Maree, Russell Drake Consulting 021 686 227.

14/03/2019

Recruitment & HR Consultant

• Part/time or Full Time
• Hamilton base

Are you ready to extend your current HR knowledge and experience and move into a varied consultancy role?

Russell Drake Consulting Ltd is a leading provider of specialist support to business owners and managers to develop solutions across a range of Employment Relations, Human Resource, Management/Business Consultancy and Recruitment disciplines. We are looking to appoint several new team members to our existing team who can meet the needs of our growing loyal client base.

This role will have two main objectives: the first being to provide Recruitment assistance through our brands; Russell Drake Consulting and Fegan & Co. The successful candidate will also be required to utilise sales techniques to reach our existing strong client base and to develop new client opportunities in relation to Recruitment. The second objective will be to provide sound general HR advice to assist our clients in developing and understanding all aspects of their business culture.

The ideal candidate will have solid general HR experience, covering all dimensions of HR, enjoy working in a supportive team environment and be aligned to our company values.

Qualifications must include a tertiary qualification in HR or similar along with proven experience in the following:

• High attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Understanding of recruitment processes
• Conducting selection interviews and ability to accurately assess potential candidates
• Understanding of current legislations and regulations to maintain best practice in both Recruitment and HR
• Maintaining accurate records
• High integrity and commitment in your standard of work
• Ability to identify opportunities where the company can grow and improve

If you believe this is an opportunity for you, and you have the core skills and abilities to succeed in this role, please send in your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or contact Linda-Maree, Russell Drake Consulting 021 686 227.

01/03/2019

Dairy Technician - Great Career Opportunity with Scope

Are you looking for a career, or a change in career? This opportunity maybe one you would like to consider……

Our client has been operating and assisting farmers since 1932 and has a strong and respected reputation within the Waikato, providing a valued service to their clients. Their current team brings a wealth of knowledge and local experience who work well together to provide a full range of services from implementation to emergency breakdowns for all milking systems, water systems and pumps required on-farm, even pools and spas.

Hutchies are looking for new members to add to their team at both their Morrinsville and Taupiri branches. They are willing to invest in the right people, and can provide in-house support and training, along with trade apprenticeships, to enable their staff to develop a successful career in the industry.

The work itself is varied and provides the opportunity to be out and about in the field, so you will never be bored. Enthusiasm for excellence and innovation in dairy farm systems along with a good basic IT capability would be an advantage.

One of the key attributes we are looking for is a problem solver, someone who with training and experience can understand what the problem is and work out a solution on how to fix it.

Other key skills that would be an advantage are:
• Being mechanically minded
• Welding skills
• Enjoy working on machinery
• Basic electrical skills

If your background consists of having grown up on a farm and you have been involved in general maintenance, or you have undergone a relevant course following High School, you may have the transferable skills we would be looking for.

Please send your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] or call 07 823 0117

21/09/2018

• Full Time
• Canterbury

Wallace Group LP is a recognised leader in the primary sector specialising in the recovery of agricultural bi-products and converting them into local and internationally traded finished products. The company is continuing to grow and expand with significant investment in three core areas of business; Rendering, Tanning and Composting.

Key responsibilities would include the ability to support the plant in maximising deadlines to ensure maximized production, planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, organising contractors, decrease any waste and assist with improving plant productivity.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes
• Qualified Maintenance Fitter
• Experience in an industrial environment
• The ability to work unsupervised
• Good communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Good diagnostic and trouble shooting skills
• Must be a NZ Citizen or a holder of a Permanent Resident Visa
• Over Time would be available
• Able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol tests

The plant is situated 50 minutes from Christchurch and is close to an excellent primary school along with a close farming community. Housing is affordable and provides the ideal setting to raise a family. The remuneration offered takes into account the unusual work site and type of product recycled.

If you would like to take that next step in your career to work for a growing and successful company, please email your CV and Cover Letter to: Linda-Maree Drake at [email protected] or call to request further information on 021 686 227

Upcoming Event - 7th and 8th JuneEmployment Relations Conference hosted by the EMA. Discussing big employment law topics...
29/05/2018

Upcoming Event - 7th and 8th June

Employment Relations Conference hosted by the EMA. Discussing big employment law topics from 2018.

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