Job Description
we are looking for am experienced farm worker (12+ mouths) for and assistant 2ic role milking 1050 cows through a 60 bail rotary shed, shed includes.
- auto draft
- allfex collars
- auto teat spray wand
- cup removers
- waves on platform
- rubber mat on platform
- inshed feeding (all year round)
- malaises (just for cow flow)
- no heifers
The farm is located just 15 minutes from Waiamate and Oamaru, you'll have a range of responsibilities in aiding the farm manager (team of 4) to run the farm including:
- milking
- shed management
- animal health (treating milk fever/sick animals)
- maintenance of machinery
- staff management
- driving tractors
Farm Size (ha)
270
Peak Herd Size (cows)
1050
Typical On-farm Staff
4
Position Start Date
30/06/2025
Accommodation available
warm sunny family size 3 bedroom house with a 2 bay car port
Hour Type
negotiable
Average Hours Per week
45
Roster
Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off
Remuneration paid by
Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)