Farm assistant

$28.00 - $32.00 hourly

Job Description

We are contract milkers in Hinds, he farm is 250Ha, 238.7 effective, very attractive with good infostructures and Moden facilities. A 60 Bail rotary shed with protrack automation and drafting system, Allflex collars and a feed pad. All cows/R2 are wintered in an adjacent block on beet, Kale and Grass with adlib straw. We rear 230 replacement heifers.

We are looking for someone with some farming experience and who wishes to grow in the industry. you will be well supported in the role. the position requires a can-do attitude, good animal health practice, able to communicate well, be confident on all farm machinery. Follow all health and safety policy and procedures. You must be a team-player and be able to get along with all nationalities.

You must be able to pass a drug test; the farm is smoke-free and pet-free.

you must be residing in New Zealand to apply and be able to work.

Farm Size (ha)

250

Peak Herd Size (cows)

900

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/07/2025

Accommodation available

Sheared accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40-45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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

salary