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Farm manager

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Farm manager

In 2006, 22-year-old Nathan Bluett was manager of a Waikato dairy farm. He worked from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, with one weekend off a month. Bluett received a $50,000 salary and 20% of profits, as he had a partial investment in the business. His aim was to own his own farm within three years.

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Carl Walrond, Rural workers – Contemporary rural workers, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/17232/farm-manager (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Carl Walrond, published 1 March 2009.