2 calf rearing jobs found

About the Role: We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm assistant to join our 220ha dairy farm in Whataroa, milking 400 cows through a 25-a-side herringbone shed. The farm uses halter collars and a variable milking regime. You’ll work closely with the farm manager and a small team (2 full-time staff + a calf rearer), with a roster of 11 days on, 3 days off. Key Responsibilities: Assist with milking, animal health, and general farm management. Treat sick/infected animals and maintain high animal welfare standards. Help maintain farm gear and equipment. Work alongside a team Assist with calf rearing during calving season. Ensure farm health and safety protocols are followed. Skills & Experience: 1-2 years of dairy farming experience (or transferable skills). Competent in milking and basic animal care. Knowledge of halter collars and variable milking regimes is a plus. Strong work ethic, honesty,...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...