We are a100% autumn calving farm milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu. We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health.
We are looking for a 2IC to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks.
We have an excellent roster of 4 on: 1 off then 7 on 2 off (equivalent to 11-3) and 6 on 1 off for 5/6 weeks over calving. We have a 4-bedroom house with garage available.
Expectations for this roll include:
- To have at least 3 years’ experience
- Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo
- Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and treating sick cows
- Competent in treating lame cows
- You are able to self-manage and show initiative
- Ability to work unsupervised and sole charge when farm owner is away
- Be competent at riding a 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler
- Safe and confident on operating a Tractor
- General maintenance skills – Fixing water leaks and fences
- Hold a Full drivers license
- Must be in New Zealand and a citizen/resident to apply
Please email your CV and include 2 current references.