DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT AT KLFL

$48,880 - $61,700 yearly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

Feed Production Management
• Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate.
• Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
• Milking
• Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant
hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.
Effluent
• Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council
compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards.
• Maintain all appropriate effluent management records.
• Know what to do when things go wrong.
Animals
• Implement animal health program to maintain good health.
• Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and
ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd.
• Ensure all herd records are maintained.
Business
• Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan.
• Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and
infrastructure.
• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
• Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential.
• Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.

 

Farm Size (ha)

140

Peak Herd Size (cows)

450

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/08/2025

Accommodation available

SHARED ACCOMODATION

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation