1 farm assistant jobs found in Rakaia

We require a Herd Manager to join us next season. We are a 239-hectare dairy operation milking 920 cows through a 45 ashb shed. To be considered for the role, you must have a minimum of 3 years dairy farming work experience. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal and drug checks and holds a minimum New Zealand Restricted Driving Licence. Experience in the use and maintenance of rototrainer, klines and pivot preferred. No pets allowed in the accommodation. No smoking/vaping allowed in the accommodation and sheds. There is a minimum guaranteed 40 hours of work per week to a maximum of 50 hours with a salary package of $72800.00. As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. - Clean...