1 experienced farm assistant jobs found in Piopio

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 700-cow farm in the Piopio area, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary 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  - fencing, 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 30, with an average of 45 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 11 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience . Candidates...