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We are looking for a drive in milker to help over the season. We have a 36ashb shed We run a 8-2 8-3 roster but this can be discussed for the rite fit 

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

We are looking for a reliable, farm assistant/farmhand to join our team on a 800-cow dairy farm. 50 Bail Rotary with cup removers and inshed feeding Great opportunity for someone who enjoys being outside, working with cows and getting stuck into a bit of everything that comes with dairy farming. What you'll be doing Helping with morning and afternoon milking Bring cows to and from the dairy General cow handling and animal health work Shifting fences and moving stock Feeding silage and supplements Tractor and machinery work Keeping the farm, yards and equipment clean and tidy Ideally, you will have some previous dairy farming experience Have a current driver's license No accomodation, but only 5-minute drive from Masterton Only NZ residents need apply

The farm - Split calving 600 spring + 250 autumn - 50 bale rotary - Protrack drafting & feed - In-shed feeding - Allflex collars - 80% irrigated with pivot & K-line's - 600 cow feed pad - System 4-5 - Resolution Farming App used daily for communication, planning & recording The role This is a leadership role and you will be required to help manage a small team of people alongside the contract milker in the day to day running of the farm. Great people skills and communication are incredibly important! While there are many variables involved in farming, we hold high expectations for presentation, shed hygiene, animal welfare and targets such as SCC and production. You will need to be able to uphold these expectations and help implement and encourage this within the rest of the team. Machinery operation is a big part of the job as we utilise the use of a mixer wagon, telehandlers and tractors on a daily basis so confidence in machine...