Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
We require a Dairy Farm Assistant with a minimum of 2 years experience for our farm in Gordonton. You will be assisting in the milking of 800 cows on 250 hectares through a 50-aside herringbone shed. You must be able to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy farm, effluent management and feeding. Be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Your role includes but is not limited to, milking cows, cleaning the shed, fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks. You must be able to ride a two and four wheeler and drive and operate a tractor. This is a 11 day on and 3 day off with a minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed.
Job Requirements
Experience required minimum of 2 years. No training available No pets No smoking or vaping Must be able to pass: Pre employment drug test Ministry of Justice check Must have a drivers licence minimum of restricted and own transport Single accommodation available (1 bedroom flat)
- Days of work
- 11 days on 3 days off (50 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $67600
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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