Farm Assistant
About this job
This farm is located on the outskirts of Hinuera. Your tasks will be daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, and effluent. Must be aware of farm compliance eg. health and safety and well being, environment, animal welfare. You will take responsibility for day-to-day tasks including milking/shed hygiene, animal health detection, tractor driving and general farm duties. This position involves heavy lifting of calves (45kgs). You will assist in putting up temporary fences. Spreading urea. Milking twice a day is an everyday task
Job Requirements
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing No pets allowed on site or in the provided accommodation. Staff must live on farm. 3 bedroom accommodation available. Must be able to pass a Police check, no criminal convictions. No drug history No smoking or vaping on site Must hold a full NZ drivers license and have own transport No bad backs as heavy lifting involved during calving season No pets
- Days of work
- 8 days on 3 days off, 8 days on 2 days off. Start time 4.30am. Finish time 5pm. (48 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 25.00
- 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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