Job Description We require an honest and reliable person to join our team on a new farm in Darfield.
Nice tidy farm and very well set up in a hot location, being 5 min away from Darfield township and 15 min to the airport.
The farm is 280ha fully irrigated flat land, with 875 cows at peak milked through a 48 aside herringbone shed.
This is the last season for this shed as we are currently building a brand new 54 bale platform for the following season.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years' experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand, a good understanding of pasture management, a good eye for detail around cows, and the ability to do lame cows and treat them accordingly.
Some irrigation and effluent skills will be a bonus, but training will be provided if none.
Respect for the land and animals is a must, and the ability to enjoy working in a team is essential.
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Your duties will be: Getting cows in Shifting stock Milking Break fencing Understand and report animal health issues Assist in calf rearing Weed control Following health and safety policies Tractor work (experience would be an advantage) Some irrigation You must: Currently live in New Zealand Have initiative and be willing to learn Be able to work in a team and unsupervised Be able to pass a drug test Please submit your cover letter and CV including at least 2 references.
Accommodation 3-bedroom house with double car garage and nice lawns, master bedroom with ensuite.
Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk: 45 Rostered Time off: Single rotation, 6 days on / 2 days off Remuneration: By negotiation Farm Information Farm Name: 37567 Farm Size (Ha): 269 Peak Cows: 909 On-Farm Staff: 4 260 ha fully irrigated flat farm with 4 pivots, rotorainer, and a few sprinklers in the corners.
48 aside herringbone shed with new acrs and walk over teat spray.
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