Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
Full-time roles are available on an Opotiki based dairy farm. The duties associated with these roles include: 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. You will need a full driver's licence, the ability to pass a MoJ check and pre-employment drug test, be physically fit and willing to learn. Although no previous experience is required, it could be seen as advantageous. Single persons accommodation is available on the farm. Interested? Please email your appropriate CV to: Rod.Topperwien003@msd.govt.nz for consideration
Job Requirements
Physically fit Willing to learn Pass pre-employment drug test Clean criminal record including driving Previous experience not necessary Full driver licence
- Days of work
- 12 on 2 off during calving season, 11 on 3 off rest of the year. Work hours between 5.00am and 5.00pm with time off in between. (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25.00-$30.00
- 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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