We're seeking a Farm Assistant for this season for a 600-cow farm with a 40-aside herringbone shed in the Ashburton district.
About the Role
Reporting to the Farm Manager and Herd Manager, you'll be responsible for helping with the day-to-day milking and herd feeding, as well as with general farm work and maintenance. You'll help carry out milking and teat spraying, ensuring it's efficient and stress-free for people and animals and helping ensure only milk of the finest quality is presented for collection.
Other duties you'll have include:
* Feeding out and setting up break fences
* Assisting with pasture renovation and crop establishment
* Cleaning and maintaining the farm dairy, plant, equipment, yards, and bail area
* Help identify and treat common animal health problems
* Perform general farm tasks as required
A day's training with AgriTraining is provided for the right applicant, giving you the head start you need to succeed on this farm.
About You
You're a hard worker who's keen to get stuck in and do what's needed to make this dairy farm run smoothly. Eager to learn, you pick up new skills quickly and are a hands-on person.
* Working holiday visas welcome
* Experience is a bonus but not necessary
* Must be able to commit full-time
* Able to work well with minimal supervision
What's On Offer
* Fantastic employer. All their European WHV end up staying on a AEWV!
* End Feb start
* 6 - 12 month position if on WHV
* Generous salary offered for experience
How to Apply
Send us your CV/resume and a contactable work or character reference. Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Apply online for this role or contact Canstaff / Agstaff / NZ Dairy Careers for more information.
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