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1 Job Information Pack Position Summary Property Name: Property Summary: Tuapae Farms Ltd is a family owned farming operation 55km West of Hastings in the farming community of Kereru. It is one of four blocks within the Tuapae Farms Ltd business. It is a diverse 920ha property, carrying Deer, Cattle and Sheep, with both breeding and finishing. is a family owned farming business operating 45 km west of Hastings in the farming community of Kereru. They have two blocks one owned and one leased, running sheep and cattle, both breeding and finishing. Both of these properties offer you diversity and variety. Job Title: - General Farm Hand 3 days per week - Stockman General 2 days per week Position Overview: This role is a job share role between two properties that are around 5 minutes apart. Both are breeding and finishing operations requiring a person who is capable in all aspects of farming from stock work through to tractor work, fencing and any other general tasks. Our clients are looking for a self-starter with a practical can-do attitude who enjoys taking ownership and pride in their work. You must be able to follow a plan but also have the ability to use your initiative when required. A maximum of 3 dogs is required to carry out the roles. : Reporting directly to the Farm Manager this role will offer you a variety of tasks from tractor driving and fencing through to stock work. You will need a sound knowledge of all aspects of daily work on farm in particular tractor work, from Ag work through to feeding out. There will be some fencing work including 6ft deer and seven wire conventional and some electric. Some experience with handling deer would be beneficial although not essential. : Reporting directly to the Farm Manager, there will be a 70:30 Page 1 of 8

2 split between stock work and general work. A good understanding of all aspects of farming is required, you will need to enjoy working one on one and also on your own at times. You will need to have a good understanding of fencing both conventional and R&M. The ability to use your initiative and take pride in your work is key to your success in this role. Specialist Skills Required: Tractor both agricultural and general work i.e feeding out Fencing deer and conventional Stock deer (not essential), cattle and sheep experience Handpiece skills Strong communication skills Understanding of reticulation systems Duration of Position: Proposed Start Date: Accommodation: Staff Structure: Full-time Permanent Within 4 weeks of job offer Accommodation is an open plan, warm, three bedroom cottage situated at. There is a free standing fire that keeps the house very warm. There are good kennels for your dogs. Ru Gaddum Farm Manager General Farm Hand - TBC Casuals as required Nick Kay Farm Manager Stockman General - TBC Career Opportunities/Benefits: The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and energetic operators in an environment where a sense of humour is appreciated. The chance to work on two different properties offering diversity and variety of work. To grow and take on more responsibility as you get a better understanding of the properties. Partner Work Opportunities: There may be casual work in the district; it is approx. 35 minutes to Hastings/Havelock North for work. Lifestyle Information Farm Location & Community Information: and are in the farming district of Kereru, there is a strong rural community with a local squash club and hall. Hunting and fishing are available nearby. Page 2 of 8

3 Schooling: Kereru Primary School, Year 1 to Year 8. Great little school that is a decile 9. Pre-school Tots to dots, 2 days a week. There are boarding schools in Havelock North and Napier for high school. Farm Information Farm Area (effective): Tuapae Farms Ltd 920ha 320ha Tuapae Block (has own Block Manager) 180ha - x 2 blocks closer to Havelock North 400ha Home block 400ha Lease block Contour: - Flat, rolling to steeper hill country Flat to rolling, steeper on the lease block Soil Type: Rainfall: Subdivision (average ha): Red metal base with peat and darker soils 1800ml -5ha 10ha, with some 30ha paddocks out the back - 5ha 10 ha average with some 30ha paddocks Fences: Conventional fences, with 6ft deer fences The calving blocks are celled up with permanent electric fences with a wee bit of break fencing during winter. Conventional and electric fences. Woolshed & Yards: There is a 4 stand raised shed, night pen capacity for 400 ewes Deer shed Sheep yards, Deer and adjoining Cattle yards Home block 3 stand night pen Lease block 4 stand night pen Other Buildings on Farm: Shearers quarters Implement shed/workshop Haybarn Page 3 of 8

4 Weeds: Water: Tracks: Machinery: Standard thistles, some blackberry. There is weed and pest control throughout the year as required. All reticulated from natural springs. The properties are tracked with some steep areas. A little bit of work is needed on some of the tracks. Tractor, silage wagon Small digger Quads Farm Policy & Systems Stock - Breeds/Number: Deer Cows 300 including heifers Sheep 950 composite ewes plus replacements Sheep 3500 MA ewes Hoggets Cattle Friesian bulls cows, crossed over Angus/Hereford Bull Stock Policy: Breeding Finishing Breeding all replacements and finishing everything else. Maternal Policy: Using composite bred Taihape Tiger mix of Texel, Coopworth, East Friesian and Romney Romney rams Terminal Policy: Mating Dates: Suff Tex ram to 700 five year old ewes Rams out 18 th April Stags out 1 st March Bulls out 1 st Dec - Cows Bulls out mid Nov Heifers Rams 5 th March & 1 st April Bulls - 10 th Oct Heifers Bulls - Cows 11 th Nov Page 4 of 8

5 Fawning Dates: Lambing Dates: Fawns Mid November Lambs September Lamb 1 st Aug & 20 th Aug Calving Dates: Calves 10 th September Heifers - 25 th July Cows - 25 th Aug Weaning Dates: Lambs get a pick off mum, rest weaned and then pick every four weeks through to May Calves weaned off mum, 10 day yard weaned and then taken to blocks closer to Havelock North Hinds weaned at 3-4 months of age Lambs 1 st pick off mum 25 th Nov and then every 4 weeks Calves Yard weaned 1 st March Production System Semi Intensive Breeding and finishing breeding all replacements and finishing everything else. Animal Health Practices: Cropping Policy: Best practice at all times There is 50-80ha of cropping each year spring and autumn, Kale and swede combined Plantain for the fawns Summer Hunter brassica into Moata or Italian grass depending on what is needed Approx 50ha a year of kale, rape, chicory and lucence Page 5 of 8

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