Dairy Farm Assistant

This farm is located on the outskirts of Waharoa just outside of Matamata township. The farm comprises 280 hectares and you will be assisting with the milking of 800 cows in a Herringbone shed 50 aside. Your duties will be as follows: • 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

• Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn • Applicants must pass pre-employment 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 full driver licence and own transport • 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. Smoking or vaping only allowed outside of buildings