Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Job ID 22848778
Otago, Clutha
Full-time
Listed on 7 Jul 2025

About this job

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 operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards Maintain all appropriate effluent management records Implement animal health program Assist with calving, wintering, and the 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 FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. No criminal conviction, must pass a pre-employment drug test. Housing available on property and must have a full class 1 licence.

Job Requirements

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 operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards Maintain all appropriate effluent management records Implement animal health program Assist with calving, wintering, and the 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 FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure

Days of work
As per roster.. 11 on 3 off (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
To be negotiated
Job Category
Livestock Farm Workers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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