New Zealand Paid Farming Programme
Work Placement or InternshipApply to day for your dream farming job placement in New Zealand. Send us an e-mail, or give us a call for more information and an application form.
- Earn a minimum of $500 NZ per week.
- Free accommodation
- Visa application
- Flights arranged
- Accommodation organised on arrival in Auckland
- Assistance with application for Tax number and bank account
- Insurance cover
The fee for this programme for any length of time is €700 + vat. The price includes the cost of your Visa plus 1 nights accommodation in Auckland. It does not include flights or insurance.
What experience do you need?
Usually a minimum of two years farming experience but if you are currently studying a degree in this area or have grown up on a farm then this will be fine.
For more information please contact Eoin Phelan at our offices at Ahanaglog, Kilmacthomas Co. Waterford:
Mobile: 087 9149316
E-mail: frsplacements@eircom.net
Hi Eoin, I meant to drop you a mail several times but I am very busy. The job is going great, the farm is massive, milking 600 cows. We start at 4.30 am and quiting time is about 6.30 depending on how fast we milk. I bought a 1982 hilux pickup for 1000 bucks the day after I landed at the farm. Staff are very decent and helpful and the boss is a true gentleman. We have two daily breaks 9 to 10 for breakfast and 1 to 2 for lunch. Great mix of work from digger driving to fencing etc. Milk price dropping still so I'm lucky to have found a job so thanks to you for that. Enjoying a bottle of heineken here with a great big fire, that's my Sat nite here working in the morn. There are 3 of us in the house here, a French guy and a girl from Argentina so plenty of craic.
Ian, New Zealand
I am loving it. You could not meet sounder than the farmer I am with. Bought a jeep today between me and the farmer, he paid $600 and I paid $400 and I can have it til Xmas. When I finish at Xmas it is his then which is sound out. I can go traveling now on my days off. I am milking myself already, he has great trust in me (which is a good thing). The contract was only for 3 months, but that suits me. Best thing I ever done was travel. Nana was very nice, she helped me out when I got there with everything. Thanks for everything anyway.
Stephen, New Zealand
Well all is going great out here. Working on a farm with 500 cows with a 40 unit Herring bone. Working for an Irish lad from Kerry, sound out. Couldn't be nicer since the day I arrived. Just showed me the ropes for the first 2 days and then left me at it. No hassle once you get into his system.. Hours are pretty mad alright, it doesn't get any easier starting work at 4.30am, especially on a Sunday morning...... Mainly just weeding, spraying and farm maintenance during the day, but before you know it, its time to bring in the cows again. Picked up a car from another Irish lad down the road, which was fierce handy. At least I can come and go as I please in the evenings. Staying here until the cows dry off in may, then I'll probably head off and do a bit of travelling. I'll keep you posted.. Thanks for everything.
Edmond, New Zealand