Farm assistant

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

We're hiring a dairy farm assistant for a well-run dairy operation outside Invercargill. Accommodation can be arranged for the right person. Hours are 4.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Hours vary, but reliable people are usually offered 28 to 40 hours a week. Pay is $28.50 to $30.00 an hour depending on experience. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need to be fit, reliable and comfortable with early starts and animals. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Modern site with good facilities and a staff kitchen. Flexible rostering wherever we can manage it. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

• Operate quad bikes and tractors safely
• Monitor animal health and report concerns
• Milk the herd morning and afternoon
• Set up and clean the shed to the standard
• Shift stock and set up breaks
• Help with calving and general farm work in season

PPE provided. Paid induction and a week working alongside the herd manager.