Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
Accommodation is available - no pets
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
At least 1 year of relevant experience; OR
Minimum Level 2 (Certificate) relevant to Agriculture Industry - can substitute for the work experience
Applicants must have the following as per employer's requirement:
Must be physically fit
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Must provide a CV. Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history
Must have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/Citizen
Job Description:
Feed Production Management
Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate
Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
Applying fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements.
Milking
Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.
Effluent
Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer's additional standards
Maintain all appropriate effluent management records
Know what to do when things go wrong.
Animals
Implement animal health programme to maintain good health
Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd
Ensure all herd records are maintained
Report any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.
Business
Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan
Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure
Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
Health and Safety
Comply with health and safety requirements and adhere to the policies and procedures.
Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE).
Environment
Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines.
Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.