Based 30 mins from Turangi, our innovative, progressive and well set up system 4 dairy unit milks 1100 cows through an 80 bale rotary, on 460 ha of flat - hilly contour.
We pride ourselves in looking after our staff with a supportive work environment, modern on farm facilities, a good roster and good housing.
We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hard working team. Our ideal applicant will have a positive attitude with a passion to learn & progress in their dairy career, have great animal health & husbandry, able to ride 2 & 4 wheelers, have good tractor skills, the ability to use initiative but also to follow instructions and have great communication skills.
Hours per fortnight - minimum guaranteed 60 hours & maximum 110 hours.
Salary range - equilivent of $24/hour to $33.54/hour, paid fortnightly.
Roster is 6 days on, 2 days off.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
1. Pasture Management and Feed Budgeting
2. Milking
3. Stock Management
4. Environmental Management
5. Plant & Machinery Maintenance
6. Teamwork and Communication
7. Health and Safety
If you are living in NZ, have 1+yrs NZ farming experience, reliable, punctual, a tertiary farming qualification would be an advantage, drug free, drivers licence & own reliable transport, and have great farming references, please apply online, sending your up-to-date CV.
Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken. A Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested.
A 90 day trial period will apply in the contract (Not for AEWV).
If you have any queries about the position please contact 0272711733.
Anne Burdon
Cardon Rural Recruitment
CRR26029