Farm Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to fill a farm assistant role on a 660 cow operation located 10 minutes from Te Aroha.
Start date is immediate
We require a clear & clean police history, no drug history, and no health issues that will affect your ability to perform active or physical farm work. The farm policy does not permit smoking or vaping and employment terms provides for regular drug testing.
The successful applicant:
· Will have at least 6 months' dairy farming work experience, preferably with small and large ruminants.
· Must be literate and numerate.
· Must be able to work well as part of a team.
· Must be able to work unsupervised and solve problems on their own.
· Will preferably have a current NZ drivers licence.
The job involves assisting management to carry out general day to day farm duties including rearing of young stock, break fencing, milking, cleaning, identifying and treating sick animals. The ability to operate light vehicles is necessary.
We require a candidate that has a track record of working well within a team, is committed & dedicated to their job and to seeking a career in farming & agriculture.
Roster is 11 on 3 off.
Only applications from people currently in New Zealand and able to attend an interview in person will be considered.
215 eff ha milking platform with 20 ha of support blocks. Peak milking 660 cows with split calving targeting 50% autumn 50% spring, system 3. Flat contour, well subdivided, with good access to a centrally located 40 aside HB. On farm accommodation comprises three sound, recently renovated houses.