We have two position available for Dairy Farm Assistant roles, on our 1100-cow farm. The positions are based in Mokoreta area in New Zealand.
These are full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $24 per hour.
Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations. Milking 1100 cross breed cows on 64 bail rotary cow shed with automatic cup removers with cow manager technology. The farm is 391 ha flat to rolling with small hills.
Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential.
Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is valuable.
Health Management: Identifying and treating mastitis and lameness in cows.
Fencing: Maintenance and repair of fences.
Effluent Irrigation: Managing waste disposal as per instructions.
QUALITIES AND SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively to a multi-cultural team and other management.
Applicant should be reliable, enthusiastic, honest, proactive and working. Be physically fit and can-do attitude.
A Cover Letter & current CV with two work references is required.
The farm maintains a drug & smoke free environment. Candidate must go through drug test at nearest medical centre. Pets & smoking is strongly prohibited. No criminal history.
PLEASE NOTE: ACCOMODATION IS SHARED at Farmhouse
Flat to rolling dairy farm situated in mokoreta almost 1 hour drive from invercargill and 45 mintues from gore milking 1000 cows all through the season on 64 bail rotary cow shed with cow manager technology , spring calving.