Farm Asssiatant

Multiple vacancies for farm assistant positions have become available on the dairy farm.This job offers a varied role within a highly skilled youll be learning from the best The role offers excellent learning opportunities outside of conventional dairy farming as well as offering career development for the right applicant.

The role is available full-time.

Wage starts from $29.66/hr dependent on experience. A minimum of 35 hours per week and a maximum of 45 per week hours (except during the calving period when hours will not exceed 55 per week).

The role will suit someone that has an interest in dairy operations and animal husbandry. While previous farm experience is preferred, it isnt essential. The right applicant must have the desire and willingness to learn, have a high standard of work ethic, and be able to work well on their own and with the wider team.

**The key areas of this role are as follows**:

- Ability to run the milking set the shed for milking, retrieve cows and milk the herd, assist with wash down of yard and plant. Ensure milking and washdown are completed efficiently.

Assisting in the milking process, ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene practices are followed.

Animal Health
- Helping identify cows with mastitis, and lameness. With the guidance of the Farm Manager, help with treatments on animals.

General Farm Duties
- Assist with day-to-day farm operation setting break fences, spraying weeds, general repairs, and maintenance.

Future professional growth
- The company offers staff the opportunity to learn outside of their core role. This offers staff to develop their skill set for future employment and or internal promotion within the business.