28 March 2013
Time’s tough but farmers are still hiring
With 14 unfilled vacancies on Federated Farmers’ own ruraljobs.co.nz website and with almost 150 more listed on other
websites, things may be tough on-farm but farmers are still recruiting.
“Federated Farmers’ ruraljobs.co.nz website has 14 unfilled vacancies on it right now,” says Conor English, Federated
Farmers Chief Executive Officer.
“You can definitely see a North/South split with just two of these 14 roles in the North Island. Whatever the
environment and whatever the economy, Kiwi farmers will always need good keen workers.
“I had a quick look at TradeMe and 79 of their 126 farming jobs are in the South Island and of those 126 roles, 72 were
paying $50-100,000 with four over $100,000.
“We need to knock a myth that farming roles are low-skilled and low paid.
“Federated Farmers will soon be able to flesh out the pay and benefits farm workers receive with our 2013 Farm
Remuneration report nearing release.
“We have been motivated to raise our head above the parapet because we have heard of several hundred Aucklanders queuing
for a couple of jobs packing shelves. Federated Farmers wants to say loudly and proudly; have a look at farming.
“So do look at the employment websites and for a real green job, check out Federated Farmers’ ruraljobs.co.nz,” Mr
English concluded.
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