Dairy Farm Assistant

Job ID 22687778
Manawatū-Whanganui, Horowhenua
Full-time
Listed on 10 Jan 2025

About this job

Milking Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops Machine, vehicles and technology Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy

Job Requirements

Must have at least 3 weeks dairy farming training Must be able to legally drive in New Zealand Must be able to drive a tractor Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows This role is based across 2 farms, in Moutou and Opiki

Days of work
5-2 roster for the rest of the season and 6-1 during calving (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
29.66
Job Category
Livestock Farm Workers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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