· Fixed term until May 2025
· Attractive salary
· Located between Taupo and Rotorua
Bring your positive attitude and join our supportive team as Dairy Farm Assistant - learn grow and develop your dairy career!
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on Renown Dairy. You'll be part of a supportive team and working in a learning environment where you can grow your skill set and gain valuable experience. We are committed to our staff, our animals, and the environment.
A typical day would include:
· Milking cows through a 60-bail rotary
· Break fencing, spraying, and some tractor work when required.
· Assisting with feeding calves during calving season
We provide high quality PPE to our farm staff and have a robust health and safety regime. You'll work with well-maintained, up to date farm equipment. Once you start, we'll assess your competency and provide training where needed for the farm Ute, tractor, two wheeler, etc., to aid you in completing your tasks.
This is a fixed-term opportunity until May 2025.
The Farm
Renown Dairy Unit is located between Taupo and Rotorua. 1450 cows are milked once a day through a 60-bail rotary shed that has a vast array of technology to help monitor & measure overall performance. The farm is set on 640 ha of varying terrain.
About You
You'll instantly fit in with your respect for health and safety, excellent animal husbandry skills, and your commitment to environmentally friendly farming practices.
You will also have:
· The ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised
· Clear communication skills
· Self-motivation, initiative, and a passion for dairy farming
· A current NZ restricted or full driver's licence
· Confidence riding a 2 wheel m/c would be an advantage
Dairy farming experience is not necessary but any experience you do have will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
We offer an attractive salary, as well as ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your career goals.
There are housing options available.
Apply Now
Applications closeTuesday 07 January 2025.
We'll be contacting qualified applicants throughout the advertising period so don't wait to put your application through!
Contact Damien Watson, Farm Manager, at ****** with any questions.
To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.
Pamu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.
Ourvaluesare core to who we are at Pamu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To read more,click on this link to see them on our website.To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team,click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistantat Pamu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about,click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherdat Pamu.
Pamu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.