Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
We require a Farm Assistant for this 370-cow farm on 147 hectares in the South Waikato. We run a 40aside herringbone shed. We milk twice a day for the whole season. The farm contour is hilly and is System 3. Your role includes but not limited too. 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. You must be able to ride a two and four-wheeler drive and drive and operate a tractor. The accommodation is shared with existing staff and their family member This is an 6/2 and 5/1 Hourly rate is $26.70 - $28.00 Minimum 35 hours during dry period guaranteed Minimum hours during milking 40 Average hours 45
Job Requirements
No pets on farm No smoking or vaping Must have a clean criminal record Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check and random drug testing if your employed Must have a driver’s license A reference from your last employer is required You must live on the farm due to the requirements of the job
Email CV to adam.barrett019@msd.govt.nz with the JOB id as the subject. Must have at least 2x references on the CV.
- Days of work
- 6 on 2 off and 5 on and 1 off 5am to 5 pm (45 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 26-28
- 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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