Entry-level dairy farm job (minimum 30 hours/week) with on-site housing available. No experience required, but must be physically fit, have a driver’s license, pass a drug test, and have no criminal record. Responsibilities include feed management, milking, animal care, farm maintenance, and following health, safety, and environmental standards, with training provided.
Full job description
- Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
- Employee housing is available on-site. Accommodation may be shared or p No pets allowed.
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:
- Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
- Must have a driver licence
Job Description:
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.
- Applying fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements.
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.
Animals
- Implement animal health programme to maintain good health
- Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd
- Ensure all herd records
- Report any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.
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 infrastructure
- Ensure all relevant company policies are unders
Health and Safety
- Comply with health and safety requirements and adhere to the policies and procedures.
- Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE).
Environment
- Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines.
