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Dairy Assistants

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($25)
Location: Ashburton
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 13/02/2025
Company: Max People

Dairy Assistant Roles โ€“ Work & Explore New Zealand!

๐ŸŒฟ Live & Work Among Breathtaking Scenery!ย ๐ŸŒฟ

On your days off, enjoy New Zealandโ€™s best outdoor adventures right on your doorstepโ€”hiking, skiing, beaches, rafting, mountain biking, skydiving, fishing, and more!

Weโ€™re Hiring Dairy Assistants for Multiple Farms:

All roles require previous milking experience. Commitment until May 31st is required (permanent roles available).

๐Ÿ“ Mid Canterbury:
๐Ÿ”น Milking 1400 cows โ€“ 70-bail rotary (6/2 roster)
๐Ÿ”น Milking 700 cows โ€“ 40-aside (8/2, 8/3 roster)
๐Ÿ”น Milking 640 cows โ€“ 54-bail rotary (8/2, 8/3 roster)

๐Ÿ“ Southland:
๐Ÿ”น Milking 600 cows โ€“ 60-bail rotary (11/3 roster)

๐Ÿ“ North Canterbury:
๐Ÿ”น Milking 980 cows โ€“ Herringbone (6/2 roster)

๐Ÿ“ Selwyn (2 positions available):
๐Ÿ”น Milking several herds (600โ€“900 cows) โ€“ Herringbone (6/2 roster)

๐Ÿ“ South Canterburyย 

๐Ÿ”น Milking 900 cows โ€“ 50 bail rotary (7/2, 7/2, 7/3 roster)
๐Ÿ”น Milking 650 and 420 cows โ€“ Rotary (6/2 roster)

Your Key Responsibilities:

โœ” Milking, bringing cows in, and plant washdowns

โœ”Calving & calf rearing โ€“ feeding, health checks, and weaning
โœ” Animal health (feeding, treatments, monitoring)
โœ” Pasture management (moving break fences)
โœ” General farm maintenance
โœ” Machinery operation & upkeep
โœ” Weed control & spraying

What Weโ€™re Looking For:

โœ… Previous dairy farm or livestock experience (essential)
โœ… Good English communication skills
โœ… Willingness to learn & work as part of a team
โœ… Legal right to work in NZ (AEWV not supported)
โœ… Bonus: Tractor or 2-wheel motorbike experience

Perks & Benefits:

๐Ÿ  On-farm accommodation provided
๐Ÿ’ฐ $24โ€“$26 per hour

๐Ÿš€ Ready for your next adventure? Use the link below ย to Apply now!ย ๐Ÿš€
๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit your CV here: https://adr.to/vzjwiai

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๐Ÿ“Œ Only applicants with Dairy experience will be contacted.

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