Farm Assistant

This farm is in and around Te Aroha. The farm comprises 64 hectares and you will be milking a herd of 200 cows in a herringbone shed 21 aside. Your duties will be as follows:

• Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine • Follows procedure to produce high quality milk • Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk • Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy • Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock • Must able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows • Feed: Controls weeds • Sets break fences and feeds out as directed • Assists with pasture and crop weed control and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops • Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.

• Must be able to drive a tractor and hold a valid driver's license • Must have a full driver’s licence and own transport • Must be able to pass a drug test and Police check. No criminal records • Must live on the farm in shared accommodation • Must have at least 1 month training relevant to dairy • No pets, no smoking or vaping