Farm Assistant

Job ID 22775570
Manawatū-Whanganui, Horowhenua
Full-time
Listed on 15 Apr 2025

About this job

We are looking for a farm assistant to assist us with milking 650 cows through a 40 aside herringbone shed. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, milking cows, cleaning the shed, identifying sick animals and assisting in treating. You will set up temporary fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks.

Job Requirements

Must have some dairy farming experience You must be able to ride a motorbike and quad. Minimum 30 hours guaranteed. Shared accommodation provided You must be able to live on farm due to the requirements of the job Roster 5 on 2 off all year round Rosters are made two weeks in advance. You must have a clear criminal record. You must be drug free, we do perform pre employment and random drug testing throughout employment. Clean driving license No smoking or vaping on farm.

Days of work
Roster 5 on 2 off - starting 4.30am (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
tbc
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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