Dairy Farm Assistant

Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. 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 additional 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.

Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record. Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer is willing to provide necessary training.