Join Our Team

Amber and Nick have spent the last 17 years building Brass Bell Farm into what it is today, and our ambition grows with each new season. It is now time for us to bring on a new team member to support this growth, and we are currently accepting expressions of interest for an apprentice/volunteer position commencing in late winter/spring 2026.

We see this role as being very fluid and adaptable to the chosen candidate, and it is important to us that this is a meaningful and beneficial experience for all involved. The chosen candidate will be working alongside Amber primarily, and will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of running the farm (this is not about finding someone to do our ‘grunt work’)! We encourage you to share your particular interests and passions, and any skills you wish to gain, in your application.

We are currently seeking a motivated, reliable individual to join us in an apprentice/volunteer position.

About the Role
This position will begin as a volunteer opportunity to allow for training, skill-building, and mutual fit. As responsibilities increase and farm needs evolve, renumeration will be discussed.

Responsibilities can be tailored to meet the interest and skillset of the successful applicant, but general areas include:

  • Animal Husbandry - (Feeding, handling, basic health care, egg collecting, mucking and cleaning)

  • Pasture Management - (Moving electric fences, seasonal weed removal, fence line maintenance)

  • Orders - (Inventory, packing and delivery)

  • Dairy - (Milking sheep, milk handling, lambing support and lamb care)

  • Gardening - (Tending existing garden beds, and supporting very small-scale flower plot)

  • Special Projects - (Events, workshops, open farm days, wool handling, soap-making etc)

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Someone dependable, hands-on, and engaged that can work independently or as part of a team

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, with the appropriate gear to do so

  • Physically able to handle farm tasks (i.e. lifting 50lb bags of feed, bending, kneeling, walking on uneven ground)

  • Prior livestock or farm experience is an asset, but not required

  • A genuine interest in small-scale agriculture

What We Offer:

  • Practical, on-farm learning in animal husbandry and small-scale dairy operations

  • Mentorship, skill development and industry connections

  • Flexible scheduling

  • A supportive, respectful farm environment

  • Encouragement to follow personal passions and interests within the role

  • Opportunity to move into a paid position based on performance, availability, and farm capacity

Location: Brass Bell Farm (rural setting)

If you’re looking to gain meaningful farm experience with the potential to grow into a more permanent role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:
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Applications will remain open until the position is filled.