Experienced Farm Assistant

  • Kerikeri, Northland Matauri Bay, Northland
  • $75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description We are seeking a competent, honest and reliable individual to join our small team in the far north (Matauri Bay) 20-25 minutes approx to kerikeri with beautiful beaches within a short drive (approx 8kms to Matauri bay), with atleast 3 full seasons experience.
Milking peak 470 crossbreed cows averaging 450-460 for the season on 180ha effective flat to rolling main block and a 30ha effective runoff through a 44ashb with auto cup removers and protrack. Calving starting on the 1st of July ending approximately 10 September. Opportunity for partner to relief milk.KEY RESPONSIBLITIES;
Be able to follow health and safety policies.
Follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and timely manner.
Quick learner, great listener.
Be confident on a 2 wheeler and ATV.
Have some experience in a tractor.
Have excellent health and husbandry knowledge - identify mastitis, lameness, metabolic, sick animals.
Handle stock in a safe, quiet and calm manner.
Have experience in weed management
Be able to work as a team or individually.

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