Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
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.
Email your cv to maurice.pohatu001@msd.govt.nz if this is the job you want
Job Requirements
Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and MINOR criminal record considered. MUST be able to live in SHARED ACCOMMODATION. Good grooming, reasonable communication ability
- Days of work
- 11 days on 3 days off. 6 days on 1 day off over calving. Earliest start 4am (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25.00 to $35.00
- 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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