Masterton Saleyard Manager

National Saleyards Ltd

Part Time - 15 to 20 Hours per Week

Tuesday to Friday

The Opportunity:

National Saleyards Ltd is a company owned jointly by PGG Wrightson and Carrfields, and we are currently looking for a saleyard manager for the Masterton Saleyard.

This is a practical, hands-on role focused primarily on washing down the yards after sales and keeping the site well maintained, safe and compliant.

One sheep sale is usually held each week, with the remaining hours used for washdown, general repairs and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Ensuring the saleyard is prepared and ready for the weekly sheep sale,
•  Washing down the yards thoroughly after sale and after transit stock have been onsite,

•  Carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance at the saleyards,
•  Managing onsite effluent disposal in accordance with consent requirements,

•  Ensuring health and safety requirements are met and promptly reporting any issues.

About you:

This opportunity would suit a reliable, practical and hands-on person who is comfortable working alone and can organise their workload without close supervision.

Initial training will be provided, so previous saleyard management experience is not essential. A can-do attitude, sound judgement and a willingness to get stuck in are a must.

You will need to communicate well with the local livestock agents and management, identify work that needs attention, and take ownership of keeping the site in good order.

Key Skills that we are looking for:

•  Experience working with and around livestock
•  Proven ability to work independently and manage your own time,

•  Practical repairs and maintenance skills, particularly fencing, timber and gates,
•  Good oral and written communication skills,

•  A current and clean New Zealand driver licence,

Applicants for this position must have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa.

This is a part-time role of approximately 15 to 20 hours per week. Some flexibility in how the hours are worked can be negotiated around the weekly sale and washdown requirements.

Approximately 6 times per year, there are cattle sales which will lead to longer hours.

If this sounds like you, apply for the job by submitting a CV and cover letter to: Lenore Cowper admin@nationalsaleyards.co.nz

For more information about the role, please call Andy Fairweather, NSL Operations Manager on 027 226 2308

Other Saleyards:

NSL has around 70 staff working across six locations in the North Island.

We welcome your interest in a position in our saleyards.

To enquire vacant positions at a saleyard near you, please contact the Operations Manager Andy Fairweather on 027 226 2308 or email operations@nationalsaleyards.co.nz