New Zealand farm assistants wanted plus other agri-jobs
All the relevant information for the jobs listed in this article can be seen on Agriland Media's agri-sector recruitment platform AgriRecruit, which is regularly updated with new agri-job opportunities that come up in the sector.
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Service engineer
Vogelsang, the provider of products in the fields of pump, maceration, spreading and biogas technology, has an opportunity for an agriculture service engineer to join its team and become part of its growth.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in a mechanical role within the Irish agriculture sector. You will be technically competent and have a good mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls skills knowledge.
The chosen candidate will be supporting the agriculture technology sales manager and reporting directly to the managing director, and will be responsible for the company's after sales support service for Vogelsang products sold in Ireland.
Responsibilities will include (among others): providing extensive after sales services to the existing customer base; installing, commissioning and planning maintenance of Vogelsang machines; and assisting in planning and executing demonstrations of technical products in the field and tradeshows.
Business support specialists
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is seeking to appoint one or more business support specialists to support the rollout and ongoing delivery of the Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland, for which Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) awarded a contract to the ICBF.
The successful candidates will report to the project manager and will learn and develop a broad skillset.
The role will include both desk-based and field activities. You will be working directly with farmers and the wider industry. The role may require occasional evening or weekend work.
Candidate requirements include: a third-level degree in agricultural science or equivalent; good computer and communication skills; and a keen interest in cattle breeding.
Sales and support specialist
Artificial insemination (AI) company Munster Bovine has a vacancy for a farm ops sales and support specialist based in Mallow, Co. Cork.
The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing product sales and supporting a dedicated customer group, offering technical assistance, and ensuring a first-class customer experience.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: customer support; sales target achievement; agricultural shows participation; technical and agricultural expertise; collaboration with development and support teams; and flexibility in managing working hours.
Ideal candidate attributes include two or more years of agricultural sales experience (a distinct advantage); a strong drive for sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences; and proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
Land manager
LP3, a land, property and project management consultancy based in Galway, is seeking to recruit a full time land manager, with property sector experience to support a growing pipeline of work.
The purpose of the role is to service a growing client base with securing land agreements for renewable energy projects, and project managing the delivery of the same from initial landowner engagement to the completion of the required legal agreements.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: professional experience in renewable energy, land, agricultural or property sector(s) with a level 8 qualification in the same or similar; an understanding and experience of typical issues facing landowners; experience of interacting with legal professionals; commercial negotiation experience; and communication and social skills.
Area sales – tractors
Italian machinery company Argo Tractors, maker of McCormick and Landini tractors, is looking for an area sales representative for the Galway and Mayo area.
The business is looking for a person with drive and ambition to join its growing team in Ireland.
Requirements include: three plus years sales experience in the tractor, machinery or agricultural industry; proficient knowledge of high horsepower tractors and precision technology is a significant advantage; and the ability to manage schedules and prioritise based on achieving sales targets.
New Zealand dairy farm assistants
Two farm operations in New Zealand are seeking farm assistants, with both farms located in the area of Invercargill, South Island.
One operation is two farms run by an Irish family, which is looking for a farm assistant to start in mid-July.
One farm is 850cows through a 50-bale rotary and the other is 430 cows through a 40 aside herringbone.
The successful candidate will have to commit to 10 months in New Zealand, starting in mid-July and until the end of the season in May 2026.
The other dairy farm operation is looking for one person for a two-three month placement over the spring calving period (August to September in the Southern Hemisphere).
The operation runs 2 x 700 cow dairy farms in Mabel Bush, Southland, New Zealand for Premier Dairies Ltd.
Experience required includes: Milking cows; calving cows; the ability to identify/treat stock and lame cows if needed; keeping and maintaining records; weed control; and have the ability to drive 2- and 4-wheeled motorbikes.
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