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Full-Time Farm Assistant / Milker – Henley, Otago We’re on the lookout for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant / Milker to join our farm located in Henley,  5 minutes from Dunedin Airport. We milk 280 cows through a herringbone shed and operate on an 11-on, 3-off roster, with some flexibility around days off. A  three-bedroom house is available,  with a fireplace and two heat pumps. The school bus stop is 100m from the house. What we’re looking for: A keen eye for detail – especially when it comes to spotting mastitis or unwell animals. We also use Cowmanager eartags. Willingness to follow and contribute to the smooth running of the shed, including routine tasks like putting water through, shed hygiene and cleaning up properly after milking. Confident riding both 2-wheel and 4-wheel motorbikes. Tractor and feed-out experience preferred. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential. Optional relief milking work for a...

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 • 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. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.