FarmHand

Farm Hand / Skilled Labourer
Join a hardworking team on a Hamilton-based farm where no two days are the same. This hands-on role covers a mix of livestock care, machinery operation, and skilled labour – ideal for someone with farming experience and a strong work ethic.
Location: Hamilton
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $27–30 per hour (paid weekly)
Your day-to-day will include:

• Feeding and caring for newborn calves, including colostrum delivery and meal feeding
• Tube-feeding calves when required
• Building, repairing, and maintaining fences and water systems
• Weed control, pasture maintenance, and general cleaning
• Operating tractors, utes, motorbikes, and other farm equipment
• Performing basic machinery servicing and assisting with crop work
• Record keeping and supporting wider farm duties
• Constructing and repairing wooden, concrete, steel, and wallboard structures using hand and power tools
• Following all farm policies for safety and environmental care

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Experience working with livestock
• Confidence operating farm machinery
• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• The right to work in New Zealand – this is not a sponsored role

What’s in it for you?

• Company UTE for work duties
• Weekly pay with 40+ hours per week
• Potential for ongoing work

Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.