Dairy Farm Assistant

A Rangitoto based dairy farming employer is looking for 2 dairy farm assistant's. You will ideally have experience; however this is not required. You will complete the following tasks: • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests. • Applying fertilizer 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 programme. • 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.

If this role sounds like you APPLY NOW, applications for this role close on Friday 25/07/2025 at 5pm.

• Must be physically fit and willing to learn. • Must pass preemployment drug test and have no criminal record. • Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer is willing to provide necessary training. • Must have a driver licence. • Employee housing is provided on-site, and applicants must reside in the farm accommodation. No drive-in options available. • Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. • No pets allowed.