| 77 World leading livestock-handling equipment Robot Welder at the Te Pari Factory. Emma Bailey RURAL SERVICES » Te Pari Products Te Pari Products creates world leading livestock handling equipment from its state-of-the-art factory in Oamaru and is looking for more team members to become part of the journey. Te Pari Products People and Culture Lead Ashleigh Ludemann explains the company has begun a recruitment drive. It already employs 150 staff locally and around the world. “We want to attract local talent especially in fabrication and engineering.” The company offers on-site learning including trade qualifications and apprenticeships. Te Pari is committed to investing in its people. It hires on attitude and potential, not just what’s on your CV with opportunities to progress your career. “Everyone is super engaged, the culture is awesome. We want people who come in with a good attitude and they are willing to learn. “We are a family business and these family values make Te Pari what it is. We understand families have lives outside of work so we have a set 9 to 5 weekday so that their weekends are their own. There is a night shift but that is for people that want that, we do not chop and change the hours. “We invest in our people and promote from within the company. We have so many success stories within the business.” There is also the opportunity to work overseas with the company. “At least three of our team members in the Melbourne office started in Oamaru. They showed interest in moving over.” While the majority of roles are at the Oamaru site the service technicians and installers travel around the country. The feedback she gets from the team is they enjoy the camaraderie. “Staff enjoy working together and helping each other out. We make sure we are flexible to, if there is a school assembly or sports day we do what we can to make sure the staff member can get to that. “We just want young locals to know you don’t need to go outside of Oamaru to get a good job with a good future.” The Oamaru based family-run company boasts a global reach. The company prides itself on designing equipment that improves farm safety and efficiency The company began in 1980 when North Island farmer Peter French designed and built a docking iron at his farm Te Pari. The docking iron went on to become a staple for Kiwi farmers. In 1997 the Blampied family purchased Te Pari Products from the French Family and grew the business to the world-leading supplier of livestock handling equipment it is today, marketing manager Corban Blampied explains. “We are now in the position where we provide all the handling equipment, the ID equipment, At Te Pari we believe in fostering a supportive, team-driven culture where our people can grow and thrive. If you’re looking for a place that values career progression, family values and a positive work environments, come join us! www.tepari.com/careers/ Explore your next opportunity with TE PARI the weighing and the auto drafting equipment and all the systems talk to each other.” Innovation is key for the company. “Our team is on the farm and we see first-hand any issues farmers are experiencing and take that back to our research and development team. “Everything we do is either based on safety or efficiency; they are our two core pillars.” To learn more visit www.tepari.com. For employment opportunities, click on ‘About’ on the home page and then click on the ‘Career’ section in the drop down menu. SERVICE: • Hot-Dip Galvanizing THE SILVER BULLET® SERVICE GUARANTEES YOUR WORK WILL BE READY FOR COLLECTION THE NEXT DAY. Defeat Corrosion. PROTECTIVE COATING SERVICES. Auckland Facility 40 Gavin St. I Ellerslie, Auckland 1061 NZ +09 579 0063 I coatnzsales@valmont.com Galvanizing Kettle: 9.15m x 2.59m x 1.35m Christchurch Facility 13 Washbournes Road. I Wigram, Christchurch 8042 NZ +03 348 8522 I coatnzsales@valmont.com Galvanizing Kettle: 9.3m L x 1.45m W x 2.45m D Palmerston North Facility 23 Kelvin Grove Rd. I Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North NZ +06 356 1246 I coatnzsales@valmont.com Galvanizing Kettle: 8.2m x 2.4m x 1.3m At Valmont® Coatings, we’re strengthening bonds with better customer service. Our team welcomes your most challenging projects, as well as the opportunity to give you the best experience in the industry. Offering real-time status of your materials and complete visibility from drop-off through delivery, we’re unlike any other coatings provider. valmontcoatings.com I coatnzsales@valmont.com
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