Ata Rangi Pastoral Group is a New Zealand-owned, corporate farming company. We have embraced a values-driven approach to our family-owned enterprise and look for people who share our work ethic and vision for the future of New Zealand farming, and who want to grow within the dairy industry.

Our focus is on running successful and profitable farms, but we recognise we can’t achieve this without the right people. That is why we have committed to creating a working environment that is all about our people and our animals. Looking after our people; and the welfare of our cows is of utmost importance.

How do we do this?

We focus on building solid relationships; working together to identify solutions; challenging and developing ourselves professionally; and looking after our health and wellbeing. We want to be an organisation that people want to work for and as we look to the future, getting the right people to share the journey with us is more important than ever.

So if you’re in the market for a new job, and want to work for a company that is committed to the success and development of its people, here are a few key qualities we’d like you to have:

• A drive to succeed: We’re looking for people who are ambitious; people who want to be the best they can be. These people are high-performers. They won’t settle for second best. They want to be the best farmers they can be, have the healthiest herd possible, and the most profitable farm around. They’re proactive, always looking for opportunities and won’t stop until they’ve reached the top.
• A stand-out CV: We like experience and want to see yours. We want to know what you have achieved and how you did it. A comprehensive CV catches our eye. Outline what your previous positions have been, what your key roles and responsibilities were, and include your accomplishments. Be sure to personalise it too. We want to know the person behind the piece of paper. After all, we’re all about hiring the right person.
• Knowledge of our industry: Just so you know, we’ll ask you why you want to work for us. What is it about Ata Rangi Pastoral Group that has captured your attention? You’ll find lots of information about us, our farms, our values and our approach here on our website. We also have a Facebook page that will give you an insight into who we are. So do your research and come to your interview with answers at the ready.
• An awareness of our values: We are a values-driven business. Our values mean a lot to us and provide the foundation for how we act as individuals and as a company. These values are enforced through our company communication, our actions both on and off the farms. We have them hanging on our walls and up on our website. Before you submit your CV for a job with us, please look at our values and make sure they align with yours.
• A willingness to invest in yourself: At Ata Rangi Pastoral Group, we want every team member to be the very best version of themselves and we’ll help you to achieve this. You just need to come armed with a willingness to invest in yourself. What are your aspirations? Do you have a framework for developing your potential? A strategy or plan for how you want to reach your goals? We will assist in your personal growth and encourage you in your career goals. We’ll invest in your career progression, through professional development opportunities and guidance where necessary. That’s our commitment to you. Are you committed to yourself?
• Large herd experience: Our farms milk approximately 1200 cows through a 60-bale rotary shed so we prefer our people to have large herd experience. We’ll also expect you to have the knowledge and experience in the behind-the-scenes stuff – or a desire to learn data management, report writing and budgets. At the end of the day, we are a large business. Our current systems and processes have been set up with this in mind and we need our people to all work together to achieve our targets.

• High standards: We’re not afraid to admit we have high standards here at Ata Rangi Pastoral Group and we expect all our people to adhere to them. But you will be rewarded. We have brand new infrastructure, state-of-the-art machinery, modern technology, new housing and competitive salaries. Alongside this we have a strict drug testing policy. We will do pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and random testing for drugs and alcohol, including synthetics, from time-to-time.
• A group approach: We have big ambitions but a small team. This means everyone needs to be a team player. Do you work well with others? Can you put team goals and team accountability ahead of your own situation? This has been key to our success as a company so it’s an approach we will continue to take and expect all Ata Rangi employees to have.
• A commitment to work hard: We’re well aware farming isn’t an easy industry to work in. And to be successful at it, we need to put in the hard yards. We do and we’ll expect you to as well. But it’s not all work and no play. We foster – and encourage – a family friendly environment. At the end of the day, we want to achieve a work/life balance. We have a passion for the industry we work in, we love what we do, and what we have achieved. We want you too as well.

Interested in a job with Ata Rangi Pastoral Group? Then please get in touch. You’ll find details of our current vacancies on this page, but we’re also open to conversations with people who may be a good fit. If that’s you, then get in touch.