Farm Assistant
About this job
Opportunity is based at farm in Okoroire We are looking for a farm assistant for a 500 cows, 50 bale rotary shed, for mixed topography farm in Okoroire near Tirau. Responsibilities: Perform milk harvesting tasks efficiently and safely. Understand and adhere to milk quality regulations. Assist with cleaning and maintaining milking equipment Safely move and handle animals Assist with the safe handling and rearing of calves. Preparing to calve; assist with calving. Assist with mating management and heat detection Help with weed control and learn about animal health issues Assist with feeding stock and managing changing feed needs during lactation. Help with pasture and feed allocation; set break fences and feed out as directed. Operate and maintain the dairy effluent management system Comply with land management regulations. Assist with maintaining the water system; report issues.
Job Requirements
The applicant must have a high level of physical fitness, must be drug free and have a clean police record. References are required.
- Days of work
- Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 62000.00
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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