Dairy Farm Assistant

Job ID 22963465
Otago, Clutha
Full-time
Listed on 7 Nov 2025

About this job

Assist with any feed planning, managing 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, maintain effluent management records. Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme. 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. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and have no criminal convictions.

Job Requirements

Assist with any feed planning, managing 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, maintain effluent management records. Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme. 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. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and have no criminal convictions.

Days of work
As per roster 6 days on, 2 off (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
$25 to $35 per hour
Job Category
Livestock Farm Workers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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