Our team requires a key piece for our puzzle. We are after an enthusiastic and switched on individual who is looking to learn and grow. We have 220 cows on 90 Ha going through a 20 ASHB cowshed. On a stunning farm with pockets of native bush and beautiful views just outside Marton.
You can expect to work alongside the Contract Milker. We are focused on refining systems and processes to maintain animal welfare and support this progressive farm to improve and exceed expectations.
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes:
Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent animal husbandry skills.
A NZ driver’s licence.
Ability to work in New Zealand.
Understanding of all aspects of the day to day operations of a dairy farm.
Ability to work independently.
Driven to grow, learn, understand and progress.
Key responsibilities/ contributing to;
Milking and shed hygiene
Tractor operation and feeding out
Animal health and wellbeing
General farm maintenance
Relevant record keeping
Reliable, punctual team player.
Hazard identification and Health and Safety
Stock movements
Calving and mating
We are a family owned and operated kiwi business.
We enthusiastic openminded people that love nature and working with animals. Every member of our team works together so we all succeed. Our core values can be simplified down to Drive, Mastery, Balance and Teamwork.
Drive: Success, Improvement, Hard work, Learning, Determination
Mastery: Pride, Skill, Efficiency, Passion, Attention to details
Balance: Family, Passion, Optimism, Sustainability, Open mindedness, Wonder, Logic
Teamwork: Dependability, Empathy, Integrity, Openness, Communication, Honesty, Trust
If these are the traits that you also value then we love to be working with you on our team.
We look forward to talking soon.