New Zealand Dairy Farm jobs

R M Dairy Ltd are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team.

We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed.

Farm is located in Burnham- 15 minutes south of Rolleston. Start date negotiable.

General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety.

The Ideal applicant will need to be a team player and have a awesome attitude, goal orientated, excellent problem solving abilities & communication and a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, workplace & house proud, looks after farm gear like vehicles, bikes and tractors . We milk 1650 cows, through a 50 aside and 44 aside herringbone shed.

Applicants should have at least one year experience working in the same role or have a qualification related to farming.

Roster is 6 on 2 off. Minimum 50 hours per week.

Self contained accommodation available at $150/ week rent.

If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and have a look around the farm. Please apply with your CV and references.

Pay: $75,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person