Dairy Farm Assistant

A Taramoa based employer is looking for 2 Dairy Farm Assistants for fulltime positions. Herd Size of 880, working through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACRs and Protrack. Work roster is 6 on /2 off. Accommodation available and can be discussed at time of interview. No pets.

Duties *Assist with feed planning * Assist to manage weeds and pests * Applying fertiliser and implement irrigation requirements * Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count * Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s standards * Maintain all appropriate effluent management records * Implement animal health program *Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd *Ensure all herd records are maintained *Report any incidents of unwell animals *Work with the Dairy FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan *Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure

Applicant requirements *physically fit and willing to learn *No criminal convictions *restricted drivers licence minimum *able to pass pre-employment drug test

Applicants are not required to have prior experience and employer is willing to provide necessary training.

For further information or to be referred to this position please visit our Employment Centre or contact Sara Newell on 029 200 9272 or email sara.newell001@msd.govt.nz

*physically fit and willing to learn *No criminal convictions *restricted drivers licence minimum *able to pass pre-employment drug test