Farm Assistant

We are a 100% autumn calving (March, April & May) milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu in the Waikato, North Island (NZ). We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks.

We have an excellent roster of 4 on: 1 off then 7 on 2 off (equivalent to 11-3) and 6 on 1 off for 5/6 weeks over calving. We have a 4-bedroom house with garage available.

Expectations for this roll include:

-          Dairy Farming Experience

-         Ideally experience milking in a Rotary Cowshed

-          Be competent at riding a 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler

-          Safe and confident on operating a Tractor

-          Hold a Full drivers license

Accommodation on farm included.

Please email your CV