Farm Assistant For Dairy And Support Farms

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Payment: $25/hour Location: Ashburton
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury Experience: Limited Experience Necessary

We are looking for a farm assistant to join a team of five on a family owned and operated dairy farm, 30km from Ashburton.  The position would involve working alongside fellow team members with dairy cows and young stock.  Tasks include shifting and maintaining irrigation, milking and shed cleaning, feeding calves, working with all stock classes (shifting and feeding) and some general farm work.  A positive and polite attitude, coupled with a strong work ethic is a must.

We milk 850 cows through a largely automated 60 bail rotary dairy.  The farm is essentially flat and well laid out.  Accommodation is provided.  You will require your own transport.

The farm is smoke free and drug free.  Applicants need to have reasonable English and a current working holiday visa.