JOB DESCRIPTION:
Stock Management
• Follow animal health programmes to maintain good health. Observes and report to senior staff any animals that need treatment. Move cows in an acceptable manner. Assist in calf rearing and winter grazing quietly and calmly.
Feed Management
• Ensure that fences are put up correctly with power working. Carry out feed-out instructions so wastage is minimised, and all cows will have access to feed. Assist in the implementation of an effective weed control programme.
Milk Harvesting
• Follow dairy procedure so only high-quality milk is collected. Ensure that milking is completed to the required standards. Dairy plant and equipment are cleaned and maintained by following dairy plant hygiene requirements. Knows factors that will affect milk quality and safety regulations. On farm training will be provided.
Environment
• Helps in keeping the farm tidy. Understand the farm effluent system and report to the Contract Milker if anything is not operating as it should.
Farm Equipment
• Assist in maintaining all farm machinery and equipment. Follow safety procedures and notify Contract Milker immediately of any breakages or breakdowns.
Team
• Contribute to an effective team environment by communicating and helping other members out. Have a good attitude in learning new skills.
Health and Safety
• Comply with all health and safety requirements outlined in the Health and Safety Manual, including wearing a helmet and other personal protective equipment.
Irrigation
• Follow instructions in moving the irrigation system. The farm has central and lateral pivots, rotorainers, and an automatic sprinkler. Training will be provided to operate the irrigation system safely.
Experience is beneficial but unnecessary as full training will be provided. Salary range is 60,000 to 64,000. The minimum guaranteed hours are 45 per week. Roster is 6-1 over calving and 6-2 the rest of the season.
Shared accommodation is available. Pets and smoking are not allowed. House inspection quarterly will be conducted. Rent will be deducted from the salary valued at $200/week.
The farm owner and contract milker have done so much work to make this farm neat and tidy. We take great pride in the farm’s presentation and farming policies. We have consistently been awarded a certificate of achievement of excellence (Ti Tihi and Te Puku) for producing high quality milk and meeting standards.
We want to keep it that way so that all successful candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test.
The farm owner and contract Milker have done much work to make this farm neat and tidy. We take great pride in the farm’s presentation and farming policies. We have consistently been awarded a certificate of achievement of excellence (Ti Tihi and Te Puku) for producing high-quality milk and meeting standards. We want to keep it that way so that all successful candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test.