About 2 months ago, from Frenz RecruitmentWe have jobs available for dairy farm assistants who will ideally have 1+ years' dairy farm experience. This is for a 760 cow farm in the Makikhi area, 25 minutes from Timaru, milking through a 50 aside Herringbone shed.You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing including:Milking twice a dayShifting cows and feedingFencing, weed controlCalving, calf rearingShed cleaning and setupIdentifying and alerting managers to sick cowsSetting fencesOther general farm dutiesWeekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate of up to $29.66 for any hours beyond the maximum hours.Hours will vary but the day will start at around 4am and go through 5pm with meal and rest breaks, so up to 10 hours or more in calving and as the farm staffs up. Roster will be 12 days on, 2 days off rest of the year.Wage is up to $29.66 per hour subject to experience.Candidates will ideally have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good related references.To be considered you must:Provide a CV which is current, correct, and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this)Be a solid worker with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check)Be physically fitBe able to pass a pre-employment drug testHave own transportation due to the remote location of the farmHave at least a restricted driver licenceFair warning – if you're not willing to get up early, work hard, and communicate well with others, you won't want this job (or last in it).A shared 3 bedroom furnished house is included. No pets or smoking in the accommodation. Rent will be deducted from wages. Power, Internet, and water are payable by the worker.More InformationJob Reference No. 3181GAJob Position* Farm Assistant (DFA)Business Industry* FarmingStart Date ASAPNumber of positions available 2Remuneration Type* Hourly RateEquipment/gear provided?* YesAccommodation (for farm jobs) A shared 3 bedroom furnished house is included.Roster and Work Schedule 12 days on/ 2 days offWeekly Hours 50Would a couple suit this position? No
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