Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
A Te Kuiti dairy farm needs a Dairy Farm Assistant.
Duties include but are not limited to: - Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. - Ensure herding of the cows is done efficiently and effectively. - Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate; implement animal health programme to maintain good health. - Ensure all herd records are maintained. - Assist with setting up break fences. - Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. - Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to; record management and other duties as needed. The employer operates a drug-free environment and employment is conditional on passing a drug test. You must also have a full driver’s license.
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Job Requirements
The successful applicant must: • Must have minimum 6 months’ work experience in dairy farming • Pass a pre-employment drug test. • Have a good work ethic and right attitude. • Provide previous work references.
- Days of work
- 11 days on 3 days off roster (49 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 66,840 salary
- 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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