HR Services

Practical HR solutions. Stronger teams. Better farm businesses.

Your people are one of your greatest assets. Whether you're employing your first staff member or managing an established team, Sahin Farms provides practical HR support to help you build a positive, productive, and legally compliant workplace.

We understand the unique challenges of employing people in the farming industry and provide tailored advice and solutions that support both employers and employees. From recruitment and employment agreements to performance management, workplace policies, and staff development, we help you navigate every stage of the employment journey with confidence.

Our goal is to take the complexity out of HR by providing practical, farm-focused support that helps you attract the right people, manage your team effectively, and create a workplace where both your business and your employees can thrive.

Select Your Support Package

New Employment Contract Package

Set Your New Employee Up for Success from Day One

$750 +GST

Employing someone new is about more than signing a contract—it's about giving both you and your employee a clear understanding of expectations from the very beginning. The Sahin Farms New Employment Package provides the essential documentation needed to welcome a new team member into your business confidently.

Every package is tailored to your farm and the specific role you're recruiting for, ensuring your employment documentation reflects your business, complies with New Zealand employment requirements, and supports a positive working relationship.

The New Employment Package includes:

A customised Employment Agreement tailored to your business and position
A detailed Job Description outlining responsibilities, expectations, and key duties
All additional legal documentation
Guidance on implementing the documentation and introducing your new employee

Staff Recruitment

Finding the Right People for Your Farm Team

$3,500 +GST

Recruiting the right person can be time-consuming and challenging. The Sahin Farms Staff Recruitment Package provides end-to-end support to help you attract, identify, and select the best candidate for your business.

We take care of the recruitment process from advertising through to final selection, helping you save time while ensuring you have a structured and professional approach to finding the right fit for your farm and your team.

The Staff Recruitment Package includes:

Development of a professional job advertisement designed to attract suitable candidates
Support advertising and promoting the role through appropriate channels
Initial screening of applicants to identify suitable candidates
Shortlisting candidates based on your requirements and role expectations
Development of tailored interview questions to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
Support with reference checking and candidate due diligence
Assistance preparing for final interviews
Option to sit in on final interviews and provide guidance through the selection process

HR Support

Practical Support When People Challenges Arise

$200/hr +GST

Managing people is one of the most important, and sometimes most challenging, parts of running a farm business. The Sahin Farms HR Support Service provides practical guidance and support to help you navigate workplace situations with confidence, fairness, and professionalism.

Whether you are dealing with a difficult conversation, performance concerns, workplace conflict, or simply need advice on the right process to follow, we provide practical support tailored to the realities of farming businesses.

The HR Support Service includes:

Support preparing for difficult conversations with employees
Guidance managing performance concerns and improvement plans
Assistance navigating workplace conflict and resolving issues
Support preparing for staff meetings and challenging discussions
Help developing HR documentation and written records
Guidance on following fair and consistent employment processes
Practical advice when you are unsure of the next step

Your Outcomes

Empowering You to Lead Your Team With Confidence

Managing people is a key part of running a successful farming business, but you don't have to navigate HR challenges alone. Sahin Farms provides practical support to help you create positive workplace relationships, handle challenges effectively, and build a stronger team.

Through our HR services, you can expect to:

Make confident people decisions – Receive practical guidance and support when dealing with complex employment situations.
Improve workplace communication – Develop clearer conversations, expectations, and processes between employers and employees.
Resolve issues early – Address performance concerns, conflict, and workplace challenges before they become bigger problems.
Strengthen your employment practices – Build better systems, documentation, and processes that support fair and consistent management.
Build a stronger team culture – Create a workplace where employees understand their role, feel valued, and can contribute to the success of the business.

The outcome is greater confidence in managing your people, stronger employer-employee relationships, and a more organised workplace that supports the long-term success of your farm business.