3 farm jobs found in Omakau

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on an 890-cow farm in the Omakau area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day Shifting cows and feeding Virtual fencing/Halter Weed control Calving, calf rearing Shed cleaning and setup Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences General farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off. Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,102 depending on experience. Candidates are required to provide good related references. To be considered you must: Provide a CV...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 890-cow farm in the Omakau area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  virtual fencing/Halter, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,102 depending on experience. Candidates are required to...

Are you ready to step into your next role? This position involves working towards supporting the Contract milker in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Driven to learn the day-day responsibilities of dairy farming. Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Good animal husbandry skills. Milking and maintaining high hygiene standards.  Setting break fences and moving stock. Weed control. General repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems. Tractor operation and feeding out. Calving and mating (We do not rear the calves). Relevant record keeping. Hazard identification and Health and Safety. K-Line & Pivot Irrigation experience. Some understanding of pasture management. The ideal candidate will have/be: Good Communication skills. Reliable, motivated, and...