Lead daily milking and shed routines (rotary, ACR/ProTrac); maintain milk quality and hygiene
Manage day-to-day herd routines: stock movement, drafting, yard work
Animal health and welfare: identify issues (mastitis/lameness etc), treat/report as per farm protocols, keep accurate records
Support calving, mating and seasonal herd tasks; record events as required
Implement feeding plan (incl. break fences, feed-out, in-shed feed checks)
Follow environmental/effluent/irrigation requirements as applicable and report issues
Support team coordination and training; follow health & safety procedures
General farm upkeep and basic maintenance; report breakdowns promptly
Minimum Hours = 30 hours per week, annual hours 2600 per season
Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
At least 2 years of relevant dairy farming experience, OR
A relevant NZQA Level 4 qualification
Police clearance
Drug test
Only New Zealand citizens or New Zealand residents need apply.
Please apply with your CV, including references.
Farm: 226 ha | 700 cows | 3 full-time staff
Shed/System: Rotary with ACR & ProTrac | High-input