Learn valuable skills and fast track your career working at our Springston dairy farm. Mo te tuka | The roleWe are seeking applications for a Farm Assistant to work out our Springston based dairy farm.The Ashley Dean Research and Development Station is a 470-cow farm located in Springston based on roughly 200 hectares. The farm operates a 54-bale rotary shed and is irrigated by two pivots and a lateral irrigator. Calving happens once per year in spring.This is not your ordinary farm role. We value work/life balance in a teaching environment - you will be working an average of 45 hours per week, paid on a salary basis.Work with state-of-the-art machinery and gain valuable skills working with experienced farm managers who are passionate about staff development and wellbeing.Day to day tasks will vary but likely will be a mixture of:MilkingChecking cows for mastitis and other issuesShed hygieneShifting irrigation sprinklersEffluent managementFeeding outWeed managementThis is a permanent, full-time role working an average of 45 hours per week on a 5/2 roster based at Ashley Dene Research and Development Station in Springston, changing to a 6/2 roster over the calving season.This role offers a total remuneration package of $70,000 - $75,000 per annum, depending on experience (made up of base salary + accommodation allowance + clothing allowance of $520/year). On-farm accommodation is not provided with this position.Ka tino Pukeka/Wheako | Essential skills/experience for the roleTo be successful in this role you will need:Keen to learn - attitude is the number one priority for us.Great at following procedures.Are physically fit - this is an active role.Have flexibility - love those early morning starts and can work outdoors in all weather.24 months experience as a farm assistant on a dairy farm, with milking and cow management (preferred).Ka hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:Professional growth with our staff training & development programmeSix weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)Annual salary reviewsContributions towards eye tests and the cost of glassesFree on-site car parkingWork-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environmentAccess to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHeadAccess to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health InsuranceA state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted feesAccess to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff ratesBoost rewards membership that offers retail & service discountsAccess to various staff social groups and activities at the UniversityMo matou | About usAs the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries.Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.Tono inaianei | Apply now
