Dairy Assistant Glenavy

Max People; Glenavy; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-contained accommodation

Training and support provided

Opportunity to gain further dairy and仔

Supportive, hands-on farming

Job summary

Max People is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a family-run dairy in Glenavy, South Canterbury, milking 620 cows in a 40-aside herringbone shed. The role covers standard dairy duties, as well as calves, with training provided and a focus on practical skills.

You'll need previous livestock experience and comfort around large animals, a reliable work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Self-contained accommodation is provided, with ongoing training and a supportive farming environment to help

Qualifications

• Previous livestock experience is essential.
• Some dairy/farming experience preferred.
• Comfortable and confident around large animals.
• Willingness to learn and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with milking.
• Bringing cows in and moving stock.
• Helping with calf feeding and calf care.
• Monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Shed and plant wash.
• Feeding out and seasonal work as required.

Skills

Livestock experience

Dairy farming experience

Job description

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The Role

Looking for a dairy role where you can build your skills and get involved in the busy spring season? We're looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a family-run farm in Glenavy, South Canterbury, milking 620 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed.

This role includes standard dairy duties as well as helping with calves, and training will be provided. You don't need years of dairy experience, but you must have previous livestock experience and be comfortable working around stock.

What's on offer:

• 620-cow family-run dairy farm
• Self-contained accommodation
• Training and support provided
• Opportunity to gain further dairy and calf-rearing experience
• Supportive, hands-on farming environment
• $25 + Accommodation

The role includes:

• Assisting with milking
• Bringing cows in and moving stock
• Helping with calf feeding and calf care
• Monitoring animal health and welfare
• Shed and plant wash
• Feeding out and seasonal work as required

What we need:

• Previous experience working with livestock is essential
• Some dairy/farming experience required
• Comfortable and confident around large animals
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable with a good work ethic
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

This could be a great opportunity for someone with a beef, sheep or dairy background who wants to gain more hands-on New Zealand dairy experience with a family-run operation.