Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
Location: Hikurangi Family Farm Position: Dairy Farm Worker Hours: 35-45 hours per week
Are you eager to kickstart your career in dairy farming? Join a supportive family-run farm in Hikurangi, where you will be provided full training and a nurturing environment to grow and learn about the industry.
Key Responsibilities: • Milking cows and ensuring their well-being • Assisting with general farm tasks including: • Loading trailers • Feeding livestock • Checking troughs • Herd management.
Work Schedule: • Average of 35-45 hours over a 2-week period • 11 days on, followed by 3 days off (every second Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off)
If you're ready to embrace a rewarding career in dairy farming and are looking for a supportive team to guide you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Requirements
• Full driver's license or the ability to obtain one immediately. • Reliable transport to commute to the farm (no accommodation is available) • Strong work ethic and reliability • Ability to start work at 4:30 AM • Comfortable working around children and within a small family unit • Be physically fit and a can do attitude.
- Days of work
- Average of 35-45 hours over a 2-week period. 11 days on, followed by 3 days off (every second Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off) (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.15 per hour
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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