Dairy Farm Assistant

H G Lenssen; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

H G Lenssen is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to help with day-to-day operations on a dairy farm near Te Awamutu, New Zealand. This is an entry-level role where training and supervision will be provided, and prior farming experience is not required.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work outdoors among livestock, and willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as rostered. A pre-employment drug test, criminal record check, and ACC history check may be required, with a

Qualifications

• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working outdoors and around livestock.
• Able to undertake the physical duties required.
• Available for early mornings, weekends and public holidays as rostered.
• Follow instructions and work safely.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.
• Consent to ACC claims history for assessment.
• Provide a current CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding stock and setting up break fences.
• Assist with milking and maintaining dairy hygiene.
• Clean the dairy shed, yards, plant and equipment.
• Observe livestock and report animal health concerns.
• Assist with calving, calf rearing, mating and seasonal work.
• Assist with pasture maintenance, weed control, fertiliser application and irrigation.
• Assist with the farm effluent system.
• Complete basic farm and livestock records as instructed.
• Assist with fencing, repairs and general farm maintenance.
• Comply with health and safety, animal welfare and environmental requirements.

Skills

Outdoor work

Livestock handling

Willing to learn

Job description

Dairy Farm Assistant

Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to help with the day-to-day operation of a dairy farm near Te Awamutu.

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to help with the day-to-day operation of a dairy farm near Te Awamutu.
This is an entry-level position. Previous farming experience and formal qualifications are not required. Training and supervision will be provided.

Duties include

• assisting with feeding stock and setting up break fences;
• assisting with milking and maintaining dairy hygiene;
• cleaning the dairy shed, yards, plant and equipment;
• observing livestock and reporting animal health concerns;
• assisting with calving, calf rearing, mating and other seasonal work;
• assisting with pasture maintenance, weed control, fertiliser application and irrigation;
• assisting with the farm effluent system;
• completing basic farm and livestock records as instructed;
• assisting with fencing, repairs and general farm maintenance; and
• complying with health and safety, animal welfare and environmental requirements.

Applicants must

• be reliable and willing to learn;
• be comfortable working outdoors and around livestock;
• be able to undertake the physical duties required by the role;
• be available for early morning, weekend and public holiday work as rostered;
• follow instructions and work safely;
• pass a pre-employment drug test;
• consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal record check;
• consent to the employer obtaining relevant ACC claims history for assessment against the physical requirements of the position; and
• provide a current CV.

Please provide information about your eligibility to work in New Zealand.