Dairy Farm Assistant

Puniafarming is looking for Dairy farm assistants. Dairy farm Assistant are expected to do some or all of the following:

- milk cows
- feed and safely handle animals, and report any health and welfare issues
- weeding, fencing and pest management
- use and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and infrastructure
- follow health and safety and wellbeing procedures
- nutrient, effluent and water management work.

**Skills and knowledge**

Dairy farm assistants need to have knowledge of:

- dairy farming methods
- the life and breeding cycles of cattle
- how to use and maintain farm equipment and machinery
- practical skills for tasks such as fencing and effluent management
- driving skills for motorbikes, tractors or farm utility vehicles

**Working conditions**

Dairy farm assistants:

- may work long and irregular hours depending on the season and size of farm
- work on farms and in milking sheds
- work outside with animals, crops and machinery in all weather conditions
- usually live on or near the farm where they're employed.

Work Type: Permanent and Ongoing

Pay Rate: $29.00 - $31.00 per Hour

**Salary**: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Be able to under Health and safety policies

Weekend availably: Able to work on Weekends as per the requirement

**Salary**: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Paeroa, Waikato: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)