Dairy Farm Assistant

MAY SUIT A COUPLE TRAVELLING TOGETHER

We have a full time position available for a Dairy Farm assistant for a 950 cow farm located in Culverden, North Canterbury

Duties will include milking 950 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed, weed spraying, general stock work, basic farm maintenance, tractor work, feeding out, loading the silage wagon, assisting vets if required and being able/willing to treat a milk fever cow is a must as animal welfare is a top priority for this farm. 

You will be required to work as part of a team also independently under instruction.

A minimum of 6-12 months on farm training or the relevant qualifications or training is preferred, However we are happy to train the right person with the right attitude 

Experience in animal health treatments in particular mastitis and lame cows is favorable even though it may not be necessary.

A current Drivers license is also required

We require a clear police history and a no drug history ( A pre-employment drug test is required)
School bus at gate

This position may suit a couple as their could be calf rearing available

Please state NZ Visa Status as you will need to hold a valid and current NZ work visa