Dairy Farm Assistant Levin

• 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 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. Full Licence • Drive-in applicants must be able to demonstrate they can reliably meet the requirements of the roster; candidates residing outside a reasonable commuting distance who are unwilling to relocate may be considered unsuitable for these operational reason. • Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. • No pets allowed.