About the Role
You’ll report directly to the Farm Manager who has been on this farm for 6 years and has extensive dairy knowledge. Our Client has a beautiful 440-ha farm that is very similar to a Canterbury dairy landscape and offer a great working environment with a culturally diverse, close-knit team. 1500 cows are milked in a 80 bale rotary in 3 mobs. There are 2 people cupping on and 1 on cups off. Its a big operation, you must be confident in milking, but one that runs smoothly and effectively making an enjoyable place to work.
You’ll be responsible for helping with the day-to-day milking and herd feeding, as well as with some general farm work. You’ll carry out milking and teat spraying, ensuring it’s efficient and stress-free for the animals and ensuring only the finest quality milk is presented for collection.
An immediate start is available. The roster this time of year is 6 on 2 off, between January and May will move to a 8, 2, 8 3 roster
- Clean and maintain equipment and yards
- Help identify and treat common animal health problems
- Carry out milking and teat spraying
- Perform general farm work as required like fencing, spraying, feeding out
About You
You have at least a couple seasons of experience on a dairy farm and are able to work independently and milk by yourself. You’re a hard worker keen to get stuck in and do what’s needed to make this dairy farm run smoothly. Eager to learn, you pick up new skills quickly and are a hands-on person.
- You can confidently ride a 2-wheeler
- Confident and efficient in the milking shed
- Confident in strip grazing and setting up fences
- Confident in detecting basic herd health issues like mastitis etc
- Good team attitude
- Full Class 1 driver’s license essential (international accepted)
What’s On Offer
- Base salary of $67,000
- Accommodation available: option of single or shared
- PPE and work clothes provided: 4 pairs of overalls, gumboots, wet weather gear, gloves,
- Immediate start available
- Roster May- Aug 5:2, Aug – Jan 6:2, Jan-May 8:2:8:3
How to Apply
Send us your CV/resume and a contactable work reference.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.