2ic/Farm assistant

Job Description

PLEASE do not apply if you aren't in New Zealand . We are not accredited so also don't apply if you have an accredited employer visa 

Our current 2ic has stepped up and is now manager. We are looking for someone to support him . You must be able to efficiently milk , be aware of animal health issues and treat them, be able to pass a shed inspection and be competent in completing dairy dairy. Minda, halter . You also must be able to  drive a tractor on hills, (dairy platform is mostly flat/rolling) feed out,  and able to carry out general farm maintenance.

We are an organic, regenerative farm also with 200 head of beef. Organic experience is not necessary but would be an advantage .Animal health and pasture management are priorities (using halter ) owners are not on farm so you must be reliable and able to work without supervision .

The job comes with a 2/3 bedroom barn/house with a separate garage and shed  . We pay power ,sim card and Internet too . We are 12 mins from town with our  own beach and small boat available to use .

Start date can be before the date above .

Farm Size (ha)

380 hectares

Peak Herd Size (cows)

330

Typical On-farm Staff

Manager, 2ic and part timer

Position Start Date

06/01/2028

Accommodation available

2/3 bedroom home (converted barn plus a 3 bay shed )

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45 to 50

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

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

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

By negotiation but we will match waikato salaries !