Employee Housing
Employee housing is available on-site. Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. No pets allowed.
Requirements
Tertiary education; and/or
2 years of pasture based dairy farming experience
Must be physically fit
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Must provide a CV
Provide verifiable references of previous employment history
Right to work in NZ / NZ resident / Citizen
Driver licence
Feed Production Management
Assist Farm manager to organise and control feed planning and management as appropriate
Oversee management of weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops
Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff
Ensure staff carries out effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene & somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards
Effluent
Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to meet regional council compliance requirements and employer’s standards
Animals
Implement animal health program to maintain good health
Organise and control animal calving and calf rearing program to achieve minimal loss & ensure high quality replacements are available for herd
Organise sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targets
Ensure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate place
Train and supervise staff
Business
Work with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan
Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructure
Ensure relevant company policies are understood & adhered to
Health & Safety
Comply with health & safety requirements, adhere to policies & procedures
Meet requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment
Notify Farm Manager of new hazards identified and of any accident or near miss accident & complete Accident Report
Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines
Help with major projects as required by the Farm Manager
Eligibility Information
Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.
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