Farm assistant

Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

25.9.24- We are looking for a farm assistant or a milk harvester. We require a farm assistant to assist with the day to day running of a split calving 1000 cow Halcombe dairy farm with modern facilities. We have a great team and we are looking for the right people, as team culture is really important to us. Duties will include, but are not limited to, Milking cows, vat wash, drafting stock, feeding calves, maintaining calf sheds, collecting calves, setting up paddocks, temporary fencing, general maintenance including weed control. You need to be able to ride a 2 and 4 wheel motorbike and have the ability to drive a tractor. Previous experience required. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. They must have excellent communication skills. We are not accredited employers so applicants must be NZ residents. The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test.

Farm Size (ha)

360

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1050

Typical On-farm Staff

7

Position Start Date

01/11/2024

Accommodation available

Shared accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation