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Experienced Shearers WANTED
Second Share = May > July
Main Shear = Nov > April
Call Charlie on 027 251 1111 or Message us on Facebook
What's important to us, is you thinking we are the best place to work
What we do for you...
Safety First
We look after our crew so everyone goes home safe.
So we do some non-standard things in this industry like breath testing van divers daily and providing earplugs in the sheds. Click here know more.
Ongoing In-Shed Training
We endeavor to have In-Shed training every Main Shear (Dec>Feb).
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | $17 per day
Eat well, work well. Pretty simple.
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FREE Breakfast
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​Cooked - Mon | Wed | Fri
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Continental - Tue | Thus | Sat | Sun
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FREE Lunch - Lunch & Smokos
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$17 Dinner
Morning Team Van | FREE
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Good, safe vehicles.
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We transport you to and from work free of charge in our well maintained fleet of vans.
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We have covered gear trailers to store your gear to and from work. Safe and secure.
Accommodation | $20 per day
We have outstanding accommodation, including twin & single rooms which include:
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top kitchen & dining facilities
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top ablution areas
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grinding room & hot water
Click here to see our bases
Base 1: Taumaranui
Base 2: Taihape
Paid Weekly
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Higher pay rates than NZSCA standard rates.
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Weekly payroll on Wed night for the last Mon-Sun.
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Must sign Contract + Tax Forms before 1st Pay.
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See below for more detail (rates & entitlements)
Next Step
Call Charlie on 027 251 1111
LIFE AT MACKSHEARING
Important things to know when working at MSL
We run efficient crews and shear big weeks
Charlie & Blousie put a lot of effort into running efficient crews which means Mackshearing is able to offer the most consistent work/hours for shearing in the North Island. Fact. Racking up plenty of hours is easy to do here. We also start early so we can all knock off early and relax in the arvo!
COMING FROM OVERSEAS?
Simply catch the Bus from Auckland Airport
If you're flying in from overseas give Charlie a call on +64272511111 or hit us up on Facebook Messenger. ​One of our leaders will come and pick you up from the bus stop at Taumarunui or Taihape.
🚌 Book a Bus at www.intercity.co.nz
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Get a New Zealand Bank Account
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Fill in this PDF
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Email to migrantbanking@westpac.co.nz
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Register for a New Zealand myIR Account (Tax)
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Pay Rates & Entitlements
Public Holidays - Are you getting yours?
Most employees in the shearing industry are entitled to public holidays. Click here for more info (Employment NZ website)
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All Up Pay Rates
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Shearers Ewes/Lambs = $2.40ea (Incl 20c Gear Allowance + 8% Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Kiwisaver)
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Shed Staff = $25.26/hr - $35/hr (incl+ 8% Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Kiwisaver)
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Rates valid until 31 March 2023
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Employee Entitlements​​
All-Up rates work out to be +19-26% on top of your base rate/ weekly pay, depending on whether you're a Permanent, Fixed or Kiwi.
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Holiday Pay ~8%
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Public Holidays ~4.32% (~11% over main shear)
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Paid Rest Breaks ~4.167%
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Kiwisaver 3%
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Gear Allowance 20c (shearers only | non-taxable)
==> All-Up looks like an extra 19-26% on top of base rate​
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Woolhandler Premium
Woolhandler that can handle stands of shearers working 2:1 will get an additional +$3/hr (base rate).
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All Up Hourly Rate
Kiwi's on our senior base rates of $26/hr working 2:1 with shearers are effectively taking home $34.56/hr once all your bonus and entitlements are collected.
