Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day, shifting cows and feeding, fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows, setting fences and other general farm duties. A solo 3-bedroom house is included. This is valued at $15,600 per annum and will be deducted as rent from your wages. Pets or smoking are not permitted in the accommodation
Job Requirements
-must be able to pass pre employment checks like Drug test and MOJ check (MOJ must be clean) - A clean NZ Full Class 1 Driver Licence - experience with quad bike (preferred) - Physically fit and strong -comfortable with manual labour & heavy lifting -comfortable with rostered shifts including early mornings and weekends -Workplace is based in Onewhero (near Pukekohe) - though some experience would be advantageous training can be provided to the right candidate -comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions -an up to date CV on file -accommodation is available on site and the rent is deducted from wages. No smoking or pets
- Days of work
- The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5am and 5pm with breaks; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off. (52 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $64200.00 pa
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted, Learners(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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