Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A dairy farm in the Opio area is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join their team full-time. In this position you will work part of the team to implement the agreed farm management plan, completing all tasks required. It is expected that the farm assistant will understand the farms targets and help to implement the activities that mean the business can meet those targets. These tasks include, but are not limited to; milking 640 cows, calving / calf rearing, fencing, tractor operating and general farm duties. Previous experience is required as well as the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. Convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pay rate of $27 - $30 per hour dependent on experience. Single shared accommodation - No pets Minimum Restricted Class 1 licence
Job Requirements
Previous dairy farming experience is required as well as the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. Convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must have good reading writing and mathematical skills for identifying stock by numbers, counting, recording and basic report writing
- Days of work
- 50 hours per week - 5 days on 2 days off and 6 days on 1 day off (50 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $27 - $30 per hour dependent on experience
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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