Dairy Farm Assistant Jobs In Auckland Join our dynamic team as a Dairy Farm Assistant in the heart of Auckland City, where you’ll play a vital role in the daily operations of our thriving dairy farm. This full-time position offers a minimum of 30 hours per week, with accommodation available for those relocating. Whether you’re an aspiring farmer or looking for a new challenge, this entry-level role is perfect for you! We provide comprehensive training, so no prior experience is necessary—just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Further If you’re physically fit, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to contribute to sustainable farming practices, we invite you to apply and grow with us!
Full job description
- Further Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
- Accommodation is available – no pets
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:
- Further Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
- Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
- Further Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer is willing to provide necessary training.
Job Description:
- Further Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate
- Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
- Applying fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements.
Milking
- Further Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.
Effluent
- Further Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards
- Maintain all appropriate effluent management records
- Know what to do when things go wrong.
Animals
- Implement animal health programmer to maintain good health
- Further Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programmer to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd
- Ensure all herd records are maintained
- Further Report any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.
Business
- Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan
- Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure
- Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
Health and Safety
- Comply with health and safety requirements and adhere to the policies and procedures.
- Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE).
Environment
- Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines.
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