Calf rearer/relief milker

Fixed Term Calf Rearer Relief Milker

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced calf rearer/relief milker to join our team.  We are located 15 mins inland from Oamaru on a recently converted and meticulously maintained farm which we are very proud of.  We place importance on well fed and cared for animals and so our ideal candidate would need to demonstrate care, patience and attention to detail to ensure our young stock get the best start possible.  This role would also offer additional work as a relief milker, so experience milking cows or the desire and willingness to learn is essential.  

We take the health, safety and wellbeing of our team seriously, we ensure our modern and well-maintained calf sheds, equipment and machinery enable the job to be as safe and efficient as possible.   Milking is through a 40 AHB, with in shed feeding and cows on Halter. The ability to demonstrate confident and safe operation of a quad bike is essential. The successful candidate would be supported by the Farm owner and the 2IC. 

We operate a 6 and 2 roster all season, this position is drive in.

We are a family owned and operated business and pride ourselves on putting our people and animals first and we want to work with people who value the same.

Farm Size (ha)

215

Peak Herd Size (cows)

550

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/04/2025

Accommodation available

Drive in only, no accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

44

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

By negotiation