Do I need a car?
You do not necessarily need a car on all farms. If you don’t have a car, you can always talk to the farmer if you want to join them on their next trip into town to buy some groceries. However, as a lot of the dairy farms are quite remote it might be hard for you to leave the farm on your days off if you do not have a car. Some farmers will let you use their cars, but this is not always the case.
What do I need to include in my job application to The Regions?
Please check out our online application form as it asks you for all the relevant information we need, in order to search for a suitable job on a dairy farm for you.
Can I as a female apply for a dairy farm position?
Of course, you can! There are no gender differences and we are happy to hire female dairy workers for our clients.
What do I get paid?
You will usually get above minimum wage plus 8% holiday pay. As the working hours are normally quite high, you can earn a considerable amount within a short time period, usually without huge expenses. If you want to buy a car soon, want to travel around afterwards or need a new backpack, the dairy industry is the place to make money. But besides your salary, you will be able to gain much more, such as the respect of your boss, lifelong friendships and working experience in one of the world’s most innovative dairy markets.
What do I do, if I have issues with the dairy farmer?
A lot of issues can be traced back to communication problems. Keep in mind, that most backpackers’ native language is not English and that you might have issues understanding Kiwi slang. Besides the language issues, the culture barrier can be the reason you don’t feel well. Therefore, the first step for you would be to talk to the farmer or the farm manager. Sometimes the problem can be solved by simply talking about your concerns.
If these issues concern your salary, work tasks or workplace safety then it is important to raise these topics from the start, especially as New Zealand employment legislation is strict in these matters.
Should you feel uncomfortable to raise these issues directly with the farmer, then please contact us immediately (email to backpackers@theregions.co.nz or call us under 0800 100 274) and we will give you advice on what to do or we will address the problem with the farmer directly.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
The Regions is here to support you. This is our vision and we live it every day. Just send us an email to backpackers@theregions.co.nz or call us under 0800 100 274.
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