Farm labour contractor, Kaikirimana kaimahi pāmu
Also known as
- Agricultural contractor, farm contractor, dairy farm contractor, rural farm contractor, farm labour contracting business owner
Farm labour contractors hire seasonal workers for the planting, cultivating and harvesting of agricultural products. They may train, transport and accommodate workers.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $43
Most common
$59
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Farm labour contractors
- usually work shifts and long hours
- usually work on farms and outdoors
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be reliable, practical and work well in a team
Tasks
- hire seasonal workers for farm jobs
- manage training and tasks for workers
- arrange transport and housing for workers
- manage worker pay and taxes
- make sure workers follow farm rules
- give farm tools and equipment to workers
- oversee daily farm work
- plan schedules for planting and harvesting
- deal with workers paperwork and records
- make sure work is done safely and correctly
Enterprising
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a farm labour contractor and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, business and management or similar area
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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