Dairy Farm Assistant

A full time dairy farm assistant is required for a 250 ha farm in Gummies Bush starting March. This farm has a 54 bail rotary milking shed with herd of 800 cows. Work will be a double 7on/1off roster and then 4on/2off, ability to work weekends and early starts a must in all weather conditions. Average 40 hours per week.

Duties include: * Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. * Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. *Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock. * Set break fences and feeds out as directed. * Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. * Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. * Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team. * Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.

Required to be able to pass police check and pass drug test. Restricted Drivers’ licence will be required and as well prior experience in using motorbikes. Training will be provided. Single persons accommodation is available with this role (not shared). No pets to be brought on farm.

* Pass police check. * Pass pre-employment drug test. * Restricted drivers licence. * Experience in riding motorbikes. * Ability to work weekends and early starts.