Dairy Farm Assistant

Full-time permanent roles are currently available locally for dairy cattle farm workers. In these roles you will need some agricultural experience and assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate, assist in the management of weeds and pests. Other facets of the jobs include applying fertiliser and implement irrigation requirements, ensuring the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count. You will operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards plus maintain all appropriate effluent management records. Other core responsibilities include the implementation of animal health program, assistance with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd as you ensure all herd records are maintained. Part of the role requires the reporting of any incidents of unwell animals as you work with the Dairy FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan. The role requires that staff assist in managing of repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. A 2-bedroom farm house is available. If this is your ideal job, please email a current, focused CV to Rod.Topperwien003@msd.govt.nz for consideration.

Must be: Physically fit and willing to learn Pass pre-employment drug test No criminal record with assault , honesty or drug related charges Be willing to learn and grow as trained by employer Only farm dogs allowed