Job Description :
Dairy Farm Assistant Jobs in New Zealand. The Dairy Farm Assistant role in Nelson offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the dairy industry. This entry-level position requires no prior experience, as comprehensive training will be provided. The role involves various farm operations, including assisting with milking, animal health management, pasture maintenance, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Applicants must physically fit, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to learn. Accommodation available, and a pre-employment drug test and background check required. This fixed-term contract guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Full Detail Job Description :
- Applicants must physically fit and willing to learn.
- Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
- Applicants not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this an entry level role and the employer willing to provide necessary training.
- Must have a driver licence
Feed Production Management :
- 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 :
- Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.
- 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 programme to maintain good health
- Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd
- Ensure all herd records are maintained
- Report any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.
- 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 & 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).
Dairy Farm Assistant Jobs In New Zealand