Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A Dairy Farm Assistant no experience required for a 425ha Otautau farm with 750 cows and a 54 bale rotary shed.
Shared accommodation provided with weekly rent of $200. (no pets)
Roster: Average of 45 hours per week, 5 days on and 2 off.
Tasks include but not limited to: Milking Assist in efficient & hygienic milking routine. Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assist with moving & handling animals safely & observe & report on wellbeing of all classes of stock. Feed Set break fences and feeds out as directed. Assist with pasture and crop weed control & learn about feed allocations & health issues associated with crops. Environment Understand how dairy effluent systems operate & how effluent affects the on-farm environment & be aware of regional council requirements & their responsibilities to comply with these. People Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, & how their actions affect the wider team. Machine, vehicles, & technology Learn about the farm irrigation system, & assist with identifying irrigation problems and making repairs, as directed.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement: * Safely use & maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. * Must be able to work weekends * Have a driver's license * Be drug free
- Days of work
- Roster: Average of 45 hours per week, 5 days on and 2 off. (45 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $29.66 ph
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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