Job Description
We are in search of a farm assistant to join our small team milking 430 cows on 165ha.
We have a simple system of all grass with in-shed feeding. All spring calved cows with winter crop fed to dry cows.
Applicant must be :
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Trustworthy
- Energetic
- Able to think for themselves
- Show initiative when out doing jobs required
- Experience in the dairy sector & milking in a herringbone
- AN NZ RESIDENT
Applicant will be required to :
- Work with myself (share milker)
- Work with relief milkers
- Able to work by yourself
- Drive tractors & 2 wheeler
- Animal health knowledge
- Break fencing/water leak/effluent knowledge
Farm Size (ha)
165
Peak Herd Size (cows)
430
Typical On-farm Staff
1-2
Position Start Date
01/09/2025
Accommodation available
A small 3 bedroom home heated via fireplace. An external single garage & motorbike shed.
Hour Type
week
Average Hours Per week
50
Roster
By negotiation
Remuneration paid by
Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)