2 jobs found in otorohanga

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • 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. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We are running a 620 cows dairy farm 20 minutes drive from Otorohanga. Our milking takes more times then normal due to have 30 bail internal rotary shed. Contract Milker is looking for a proactive Farm Assistant to join our team of three. Dairy farming experience or relevant education is preferred but can do attituide and fit in the team is must. On farm training will be provided. strictly NO DRUG or SMOKING policy on farm or in side farm house. No indoor or working PETS are allowed Accommodation is a 2 bedroom unit which is inspected every month. We require a clear Police history. Pre employement drug test. We do hold random drug tests on farm. NOTE: If you party late night on working days and don't show up on time at work next morning please do not apply for this position.