Dairy Farm Assistant

Balfour based farm are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to join their team, milking 700 cows through a 54 Bail Rotary shed.

Role includes: Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate Assist to manage weeds and pests Applying fertiliser 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 program 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 Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure.

-Shared/Single Accommodation Available -You will have a Ministry of Justice check -You will be required to pass a pre employment drug test

For more information or to be referred please email Aroha with your updated CV and relevant references to: aroha.sell002@msd.govt.nz

Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record. Full Licence required