We require a Farm Assistants for this 540 cow farm on 250 hectares in Cambridge. We run a 40aside herringbone shed. The farm contour is flat to rolling and is System 3.
Some dairy farm experience is required you will need to be able to milk cows and ride a two-wheeler confidently.
Your role includes but not limited too, milking cows, cleaning the shed, identifying sick animals and assisting in treating. You will set up temporary fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks. You must be able to ride a two and four-wheeler drive and drive and operate a tractor.
You must be responsible for your actions on this farm its fast paced and working as a team is important, but you need to think for yourself. Getting up turning up on time on your allocated roster is essential.
The accommodation is a 3 bedroom home
This is 12 on 2 off roster
Salary is $68,000
Minimum hours 30
Average hours 50
No pets on farm
No smoking or vaping
Must have a clean criminal record
Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check and random drug testing if your employed
Must have a driver’s license
A reference from your last employer is required
You must live on the farm due to the requirements of the job
Greenstone Recruitment - Agri Recruitment based in Hamilton - cover NZ wide.
We would be happy to assist you with staff or visa advice and applications.
Please contact
Louise 027 2396821
Phil 027 9111343
Land line 07 850 1411