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Dairy Farm Assistant Required - Multiple Positions Available
Region: Otago
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:
Applicants must be physically fit.
Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must provide an updated CV.
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.
60 BR
Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed
Hourly Range is $29.66-$32.00
Overtime hours will be paid.
Roster is 5 Days on 2 days off, 6 Days on 1 day off during Calving season.
Accommodation is available - NO PETS
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $29.66 – $32.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Rotating roster
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oamaru, Otago: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Resident?
- Are you currently in New Zealand or overseas?
- If you are in New Zealand and not a New Zealand Citizen/Resident. What visa are you currently holding?
- Do you have any specific accommodation requirements. Eg Partner, children, pets
Application Deadline: 31/08/2023
Expected Start Date: 07/09/2023
