Dairy Farm Assistant

The Assistant Dairy Farm Worker is responsible for the following tasks: - Assisting with the operation of the dairy shed and milking of cows - Assisting with the treatment of all lame and sick cows when needed with records kept - Assisting with feeding of supplements to cows - Assisting with stock movement to and from the dairy shed and around farm - Assisting with operation of effluent system in accordance with the resource consent and Rimu Hills Dairy Limited effluent policy - Assisting with calf rearing and record keeping - Assisting with application of fertilizer when instructed - Management of all farm maintenance including: o Water systems o Fencing o Weed control o Race and tracks o Tanker track o Mowing of turning bay and tanker track o Dairy shed and plant o Any other maintenance required by the manager o Maintenance of all farm buildings - Any other reasonable tasks required to be completed by the Farm Manager.

Additional Job Prerequisites Include: - At least 1yr dairy experience - Ability to operate a quad bike - Effective communicator at all levels, both inside and outside the work environment - Self-motivated and able to work in a team as well as individually - Able to indentify and report hazards and dangers, accidents and near-misses in the workplace - Complete necessary training as requested by the Farm Manager/Owner - Correct wearing of all safety equipment - Demonstrate good stockmanship and animal husbandary at all times - Complete daily timesheet - Drug free at all times