Job Details
Farm Assistant
- Great Waikato location
- Well presented farm
- Good team environment
Farm assistant required to join our team for the 2024 season. Milking 800 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding system 2-3.
This is a successful business due to its long term successful team environment, so our client is looking for someone who has that 'right fit'.
Roster is 8 on 2 off.
You will assist with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, eg, health, safety, and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare,
Your duties include but are not limited to: Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely and
efficiently. Solve milk quality issues as per farm policy, Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment. Carry out hygiene tasks, Good stockmanship, assist with recording and maintain all heard health treatments. Report on calvings, assist with calving records identify all health issues and appropriate treatments. Rear calves-= general farm maintenance.
Salary between $69K and $80K
You must be able to milk cows, confidently ride a motorbike, being able to drive a tractor is an advantage. You must be a team player.
Please apply with a CV and 2 relevent referees
No prior criminal or drug convictions.
Accommodation provided.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Spence on , quoting Ref No. 1172830.