Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
Our Reefton farm is looking for 3 good workers as we move into our winter and calving time; you will ensure the effective operation of all aspects of milking; animal welfare, reporting and monitoring the health and well-being of our livestock, assisting with the calf rearing programme, ensuring minimal loss and high quality herd replacement; record keeping, weed and pest control, maintaining effluent, and irrigation systems to the highest level of compliance and safety; supporting the maintenance and repair of all plant, machinery and infrastructure and contribute to the long term farm business plan. Shared accommodation is available.
Job Requirements
Applicants must be physically fit, willing to learn and have a driver licence. You are not required to have experience in milking or pasture based farming as full training will be given; All applicants must pass pre-employment drug and Ministry of Justice checks
- Days of work
- 11 days on and 3 off foster (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 25.00 - 35.00 ph
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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