Dairy Farm Assistant - Entry-Level Milking & Care

Bargain Chemist; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bargain Chemist is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to support day-to-day dairy farm operations near Te Awamutu. This is an entry-level position with training provided; no prior farming qualifications are required.

The role involves outdoor work with livestock, with a focus on safe practices and learning on the job. The position requires reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to perform physical duties.

Qualifications

• Be 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 employer obtaining ACC claims history for assessment against the physical requirements of the position.
• Provide a current CV.
• Provide information about eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Feeding stock and setting up break fences.
• Milking and maintaining dairy hygiene.
• Cleaning the dairy shed, yards, plant and equipment.
• Observing livestock and reporting health concerns.
• Assisting with calving, calf rearing, mating and seasonal work.
• 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.
• Complying with health and safety, animal welfare and environmental requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Job description

Bargain Chemist is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to support day-to-day dairy farm operations near Te Awamutu. This is an entry-level position with training provided; no prior farming qualifications are required.

The role involves outdoor work with livestock, with a focus on safe practices and learning on the job. The position requires reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to perform physical duties.