We are a busy dairy farm based in Waihi. We are looking for Farm Assistants to help the farm manager. We offer a great team environment, great hourly rate, safety footwear & company uniform.
Early morning starts in addition to working outdoors in various weather conditions.
NO previous experience is required. training will be provided.
The Benefits:
- $30 per hour
- Opportunity for career growth/development
- Full PPE provided
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed 30 hours per week
What you'll need:
The main thing you will bring to this role is a positive can-do attitude, with passion and enthusiasm for dairy farming!
and
- Driving license required
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
- Reliability- You need to turn up for work every day, your team are counting on you!
- Work Ethics - You are there to do a job and do it well
- Punctuality - You must arrive on time for work
- Commitment to workplace safety
The below list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the business.
Milking 
- Bring cows in shed for milking in morning and afternoon.
- 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 her.
- Ensure all herd records are maintained
- Report any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.  

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.

Business 
- Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan 
- Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all farm vehicles, 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.

Applicants for the role should upload a CV and the CV must also confirm immigration status i.e. NZ citizen, NZ resident, work visa holder, or requiring work visa sponsorship.
We look forward to hearing from you!!

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