Farm Assistant

$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
Casual, Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

Here is an existing opportunity to join our team of 4 full time staff in sunny Maheno 10 minutes south of Oamaru. This is a good opportunity to further your skills in the dairy industry. All staff members do all aspects of farm work on the farm as to keep the work interesting, the jobs on farm will include but is not limited to milking, temporary and permanent fencing, basic tractor operation, stock handling, the diagnosis and treatment of sick stock, irrigation maintenance and shifting, and keeping the buildings on farm clean and tidy. Experience in the above tasks is handy but not required if you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn anything can be taught. Also, if need be, we will me be more than happy to work around any study’s/training you have to further your career e.g., primary ITO. We aim to average 45 hours per week over the season and will have a 5 on 2 off roster for most of the season, this how ever may change throughout the peak workload throughout calving to a roster of 7on 2off 7on 3off 7on 2off, but this depends entirely on how well the workload is being managed. The salary is negotiable depending on the skill and previous experience of the applicant. A successful applicant must have the following relevant skills Hard working. Trust-worthy and honest. Fast keen learner. Physically fit Enthusiastic about being clean and tidy Can work well with others and alone.

Farm Size (ha)

330

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1150

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

01/06/2025

Accommodation available

There is a 3-bedroom house available to live in conveniently located on farm with a stunning view of the surrounding countryside.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly