Dairy Farm Assistant - J & V Roskam Famrs Ltd

Job Description

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.

·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate.

·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health.

·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd.

·        Ensure all herd records are maintained.

·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure.

·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.

·        Record Management

Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude.

Please apply online, must provide previous work references. 

Applications close on 26th June 2026.  Please include updated CV and 2 work references, not necessarily in the agriculture industry. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Farm Size (ha)

157

Peak Herd Size (cows)

450

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

06/07/2026

Accommodation available

Accommodation is provided, with an agreed salary deduction of $15,600 per year for rent.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

65000