Dairy Farm Assistant

Is your dream job farming?

CAN you or WOULD you like to learn all aspects of farming from the practical hands on skills to the paperwork required to meet all Industry regulations and Employer Standards.

Assist with any feed planning or management of as appropriate. Control of Somatic cell counts ,Rearing Calves, Effluent Management and Maintenance, Implement Animal Health programmes to achieve min losses.Control of weeds and pests, Applying fertilizer . Ensure all records are kept up to date to meet Industry standards, assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant machinery and infrastructure are some of the duties you will be expected to achieve/learn.

520 cows 42 aside herringbone 3 bedroom home shared accommodation. Farm located in Ruawai, Kaipara.

If you are reliable, honest and have a great work ethic ,physically fit,drug free and no criminal history apply now for this great opportunity to get your foot on the ladder into the Industry with Training offered.

Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate Assist to manage weeds and pests. Applying fertilizer 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 programme 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