Job Description

We are looking for the Dairy Farm Assistant for  700 cows through 50 bail rotary . Someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, honest and has excellent work ethic and time management.

This position will work alongside the Contract Milker and Herd Manager.

Farm Tasks include 

  • Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk.
  • Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.
  • Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed.
  • Effluent:  Understands how the effluent system operates and shifts irrigator correctly.
  • Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely drives and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.
  • Must be able to ride any 2 wheeler and quad bikes.

Apply with CV with references.

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

700

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/06/2025

Accommodation available

Sharing Accomodation.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

30

Roster

Double rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

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