Dairy Farm Assistant

Job ID 22746369
Waikato, South Waikato
Full-time
Listed on 13 Mar 2025

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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