Farm Assistant

Job ID 22597380
Canterbury, Ashburton
Full-time
Listed on 19 Sep 2024

About this job

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to work with our herd of 720 cows in a modern milking facility equipped with in-bail teat spraying, an in-shed feed system, Protrack, and Allflex cow collars for heat detection and health monitoring.

Key Responsibilities: -Milking cows and assisting with calving/calf rearing and mating -Shifting irrigators and managing break fencing -Moving cows into allocated paddocks -Providing general care for stock and assisting with weed spraying -Participating in general farm maintenance tasks

What We Offer: -Flexible work schedule for the right applicant -Accommodation available on site -6 on, 2 off roster -Competitive hourly rate

Requirements: -Honesty, reliability, and a team player attitude -Minimum of 6 months prior farm assistant experience -Experience with tractor driving, milking cows, feeding silage, and riding a 2-wheel motorbike -Clear criminal record and willingness to undergo drug testing -Minimum of 35 hours and up to 50 hours per week

If you're passionate about farming and ready to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

Integrity and Reliability: Must demonstrate honesty and dependability in all tasks.

Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with others on the farm.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of prior experience as a farm assistant.

Skills: -Proficient in driving tractors -Experience in milking cows -Knowledge of feeding out silage -Capable of riding a 2-wheel motorbike -Background Check: Clear criminal record is required; - Candidates will be subject to drug testing.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about farm work, we encourage you to apply!

Days of work
7 day rotating roster Hours can be up to 50 hours per week (35 hours per week)
Pay Details
53.981.20 salary
Job Category
Livestock Farmers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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