We have two Farm Assistant position available for the coming season. We are looking for a motivated Dairy Assistant who is keen to learn and progress in the industry. You will have strong work ethic. You can drive motorcycle and quad, Basic tractor skills would be advantage. Working in a friendly team of four. We are milking 800 cross breed cows through a 66 bail rotary shed with automatic cup removers and Pro Track. We run a system 3 with two herds and covered feed pad.The farm is located 25 minutes from Te Awamutu and 30 minutes from Otorohanga. Around 80% of the farm is gentle rolling and 20% is quite steep.We have excellent infrastructure and facilities .
PLEASE NOTE: - As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake routine
drug testing - A full clean drivers licence is essential -Do not be offended if we ask for a NZ
Police report. This is a process we undertake as part of our onboarding process.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MILKING: Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring
milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues.
ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this.
Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of
animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains junior staff in their development.
FEED Monitors pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discusses appropriate
management with senior staff.
PEOPLE Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Mentors junior staff.
MACHINERY, VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGY Safely uses and maintains vehicles on
farm, as directed by on farm policy
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELLBEING Involvement in building a health, safety, and well
being culture and helps train and models this to junior staff.