Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A full time Dairy Farm Assistant position is available in the Opio area Duties include feed planning, assist with management of weeds and pests, fertiliser application, and irrigation requirements. Milking 600 cows through a 38 aside Herringbone shed, (Cups on at 4.30am) Plant hygiene and somatic cell count Operate and maintain the effluent system on farm and record keeping maintain animal health program Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme Maintain herd records and report any unwell animals Work with the Manager to achieve the Farm Business Plan and assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. Shared accommodation is available on site @ $100 per week.
Job Requirements
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
- Days of work
- 5 on 2 off October to July & 6 on 1 off August to September (45 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25 - $35 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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