Hire vetted farm hands in NSW in minutes.
Farm work in NSW ranges from Riverina and Central West harvests to Hunter vineyards and Sydney-basin market gardens. MyGig’s agriculture pool is the newest and thinnest of our NSW work: Sydney-fringe growers see the most cover, and regional harvest shifts show honest availability for your dates rather than a promise.
A property’s labour needs swing with the season: casual farm hands cover the peaks without carrying wages through the quiet months. No formal tickets are typically required to start; vetting covers identity, references and role skills.
Post the shift in about 60 seconds and watch vetted farm hands apply. MyGig is the Employer of Record: employment contracts, award-interpreted payroll with the clause cited, 12% superannuation, and workers compensation all sit with us. You get one invoice and one flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, with the full cost estimated before you book.
Founding client offer: we never charge the 15% fee on your first shift. See the offer →
What a casual farm hand costs is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Horticulture Award (MA000028)
Published adult casual rates start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What a farm hand does on shift.
- ✓General property and crop maintenance
- ✓Fencing, feeding and yard work
- ✓Equipment cleaning and shed organisation
- ✓Planting and weeding as the season demands
Good questions, straight answers.
What award covers casual farm hands in NSW?
Farm hand work in this industry is typically priced under the Horticulture Award (MA000028). Published casual rates under the Horticulture Award start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
Are the farm hands vetted?
Yes. Every worker is vetted on 30+ data points before they can accept a shift, including identity, right to work and references.
Does MyGig cover farm hand staffing in NSW?
Yes, anywhere in New South Wales: MyGig is the authorised Employer of Record across the state. Pool depth varies by place. Sydney is our deepest market; Wollongong, Newcastle, the Central Coast, the South Coast and the Northern Rivers are newer, with the farm hand pool still building. Elsewhere in NSW the app shows honest availability for your dates rather than a promise.
What does hiring farm hands cost?
One flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, the same for every client and every farm hand shift, with the full cost estimated before you book. There are no placement fees and no volume tiers: the rate is published and identical everywhere MyGig operates.
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