1 dairy assistant jobs found in Pukeatua, Waikato Region

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 -...