We are looking for a full time farm assistant.
We are contract milkers in Brydone (35mins from Invercargill, 25mins from Gore). 850-900 cows through 50 bale rotary with in shed feeding. Automatic cup removers, teat spray and automatic drafting.
You will be working alongside a well established team of 3 others.
This role requires standard farm duties including: - Milk Production - milk harvesting and shed hygiene - Animal Welfare - Weed Control - Fencing - Effluent management (shifting irrigators etc)
Roster 5:2 rest of the season, 6:1 over calving.
The successful applicant must:
Be honest, reliable, and hard working.
Ability to work well within the team, and independently. Must be respectful towards others.
Be self motivated, and passionate about the industry and animals.
Have a good work ethic.
Physically fit and healthy
Able to ride two wheeler and four wheeler
Have a criminal free record, Comply with and pass drug and alcohol testing at any time and ACC check as required. Clean full drivers license.
Understand and speak English well.
Have a high standards for cleanliness and hygiene both at work and at home.
We offer a friendly work environment, and opportunities to learn. Great team that works well together.