Job Description: We are an owner/operator business based on a 400ha 600 split calving self-contained system 3 Milk Harvesting business 18km east of Dargaville. We are a family operation focused on harvesting milk efficiently, profitably and making the best of use of our resources
We are looking for a keen, eager, fit drug free person to fill this position with the key responsibilities being to learn to:
• Work alongside the owners
• Milk Cows
• Move stock, feed out, shift breaks
• Help with farm maintenance during summer, i.e. Fencing, water, weed control etc.
• Help with animal health, sore feet, treating mastitis, milk fever
• Have competent skills on the tractor, quad and two wheeler
• Calf raring
The successful applicants will have an enthusiastic attitude to learn, have solid time management skills, be fit, intelligent, healthy, drug free and slow to temper. A sense of humor is an advantage.
The role has room for progression and completing the Agriculture ITO modules for apprenticeship is compulsory.
Accommodation: We offer a refurbished, insulated 3 bedroom house with garage, range hood, fireplace and it’s at the end of a quiet road, close to local schools with school bus at the end of the road.
Work Hours & Remuneration
Weekly hours: 60-70 per week depending on the time of season
Rostered Time off: 6 on 2 off
Remuneration: $24 per hour
Farm Size: 300ha effective milking platform
Apply online with Cover letter, CV and references which will be phoned.