Dairy Farm Assistant

Trenodden Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cottage accommodation

Job summary

Trenodden Limited is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant for a 620 herd, starting in early December and committing through February minimum. You will perform twice-daily milking in a 46 aside herringbone shed, plus general farm tasks, stock shifts, weed control and animal health care.

Must be legally able to work in NZ and have your own car. Location is 18km from Ashburton or Methven; a 3-bedroom cottage is available, shared with one other employee.

Qualifications

• Must be legal to work in NZ and have own car.
• Experience driving a motorbike preferred; tractor experience beneficial.
• Good to know milking and basic farm tasks; able to learn.

Responsibilities

• Twice a day milking in 46 aside herringbone dairy shed.
• General farm work and husbandry tasks.
• Shifting stock breaks, weed control and animal health.

Skills

Motorbike driving

Tractor driving

Job description

Dairy Farm Assistant for 620 herd. Looking for someone to start early December and commit to end of February minimum.

Job will include:

Twice a day milking in 46 aside herringbone dairy shed, general farm work, shifting stock breaks, weed control and animal health

Must be able to drive a motorbike. Prefer someone who has experience driving a 130hp-180hp tractor for bale feeding.

Roster Day Off schedule is = 6days on /2 days off.

Great if you know how to milk cows but can be taught.

Must be legal to work in NZ and have own car. 18km out of Ashburton or Methven townships.

3 bedroom cottage available, you will be sharing with one other employee.