Dairy Farm Assistant

This Dairy Farm is located in Ngatea. Your every day role will be to assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. Assist to manage weeds and pests, applying fertiliser and implement irrigation requirements. Ensure the effective operations of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count. Operate and maintain the effluent system on the farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer's additional standards. Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. Implement animal health programs. Assist with calving, wintering, and 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 Farm Management to contribute to the farm Business. Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant machinery and infrastructure. Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer will provide the necessary training. Housing available

Must be able to pass a Drug test Must be able to pass a MOJ check Have at least a restricted driver's licence and own transport Housing available