Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
TEMUKA: We are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on our 131ha dairy in farm in Temuka.
Duties will include milking 570 cows in a 36 a Herringbone shed. Duties will include twice a day milking (cupping on/off cows and bringing cows to and from the shed. Other duties will include setting up and removing of break fences. Tractor driving. Picking up calves. Weed control. all aspects of farming as well as other general farm duties, directed by the employer. Our farm is an Alcohol-free and we have a smoke free policy in all our buildings on the farm. There is shared single accommodation available, and rent is $300.00 per week. Because of the strict health and safety protocols, no cell phones are to be used during working hours. Our farm carries out random drug testing. Hours are 40 hours per week and the Roster is 7 days on and 3 days off. Pay rate is $25.00 to $27.50 per hour, depending on experience.
You must have the below prerequisites to be considered for this role:
• Must have 1.5 years Dairy farm experience preferably. • Must be able to work well with people, health and safety conscious. • Must be able to take instructions. • Must be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved. • Must have a Class 1 Full Driver’s license and a Motor Bike Licence. • Must be able to pass a police check and pass a pre-employment drug test, as part of our employment process • You must be a team player, but able to work unsupervised when required. • Must hold NZ citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency, or a Valid NZ Work Permit. • Must provide a up to date CV with 2 references
Job Requirements
You must have the below prerequisites to be considered for this role:
• Must have 1.5 years Dairy farm experience preferably. • Must be able to work well with people, health and safety conscious. • Must be able to take instructions. • Must be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved. • Must have a Class 1 Full Driver’s license and a Motor Bike Licence. • Must be able to pass a police check and pass a pre-employment drug test, as part of our employment process • You must be a team player, but able to work unsupervised when required. • Must hold NZ citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency, or a Valid NZ Work Permit. • Must provide a up to date CV with 2 references
- Days of work
- Roster is 7 days on and 3 days off. (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25.00 to $27.50 per hour, depending on exper
- Job Category
- Livestock Farmers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Vehicle Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Motorcycle Licence
- Full, (Class 6) - Motorcycle Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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