Start Tomorrow In Temuka Nz

If you can be at a Farm in Temuka tonight or tomorrow - please apply  

Calf reading/general farm work/learn to milk cows. 

Expectations & Realism - Hard graft. Real money. ***THIS IS THE BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR ON A NZ DAIRY FARM***

1. are you fit and strong?
2. are you on a working holiday visa?
3. have you had a bit of experience with LARGE stock animals, preferably cows?
4. do you have your own transport to get to the farm
5. can you commit for at least 3 months?
6. can you ride a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES NOW CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

• Some calves will not make it. DO you understand it's the circle of life?
• It's winter, it's early, it's real farm work. Starts at 4–5am, often in the cold and dark. Days run 10–12 hours.
• Its Dirty. Poo, pee, effluent, chemical smells — this is dairy farming, and it's part of the job every single day.
• It's Hard:
  • on your feet all day, in all weather, 
  • lifting and carrying at least 20kg calves and bags of food etc
• The first 2–3 weeks are the hardest.
  •  your body is building strength and stamina it doesn't have yet. 
  • expect to be tired — that's normal, not a sign you're failing.
• You'll start at the bottom — cleaning, sorting, the repetitive stuff. 

Why people love it …

• You'll earn lots.    The team becomes family.   Friends for life      You'll leave stronger.   You'll learn new skills.

Why people hate it …

• It's smelly and dirty.      It's hard.       It's cold.        It can be sad (where there's life there's death).

STILL SOUND LIKE YOU???  — apply now. You'll remember this season for the rest of your life

• Calving and rearing season needs consistency. A short crew mid-season is hard on everyone, so we need people who can commit properly to 2-3 months?

Accommodation is available on farm at $150 a week EACH, private bedroom in 3 Bedroom house with other travellers! 

Power. Internet and some meat provided FREE.

$28.00 per hour. 

Approx 50-60 hours a week (for 1 month)  then 50 hrs once all the babies are born

Start date TODAY/TOMORROW