Job Description
Farm Assistant Jobs in Auckland. We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Farm Assistant to join our client’s team in the South Waikato District. This full-time position offers guaranteed weekly hours of at least 40, with a gross annual salary of $85,800. As part of a dynamic team on a busy dairy farm, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including breeding, raising livestock, monitoring their health, and managing farm operations. You will also assist with maintaining the farm’s infrastructure, such as fences, equipment, and water systems, while contributing to the overall success of the farm. If you are a proactive individual with at least one year of farming experience, reliable transport, and a strong work ethic, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
Full Job Description :
Our client is looking for motivated Farm Assistant in the Waikato area, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross annual salary of $85800.
In this role you will be part of a successful team, work in the production farm environment. You will be working on a busy dairy farm, this role will keep you on your toes. Rental accommodation will be provided, the employee will need to pay for the rental charge, electricity and internet cost.
Responsibilities Will Include :
- Breeding and raising livestock for the farm production.
- Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock.
- Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
- Moving livestock to optimize feeding opportunities.
- Organizing and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce.
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilizing, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems. - Organizing the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate Will Need :
- At least 1 year’s experiences
- Must be reliable and willing to learn new things.
- Must be hard working.
- Self-motivated and a pro-active attitude.
- Must have reliable transport.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must have a valid drive license, international license is also accepted.
