Dairy Farm Assistant

4 days ago

Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand Maroa Farm Full time NZ$27,000 - NZ$40,000 per year
Position Available: Dairy Farm Assistant

Number of Positions Available: 2

Location: Ōruanui, Taupō District, Waikato Region

Payrate: $27 to $30 per hour

Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 50

Key Requirements:
  • At least 6 months of experience, OR Level 1 or above qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with daily milking routines, including shed preparation, operating milking machinery, and post-milking hygiene.
  • Feed livestock and monitor herd health, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Clean and maintain animal housing and farm facilities.
  • Assist with fencing, irrigation checks, and general farm upkeep.
  • Support during calving, herd movements, or seasonal tasks.
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and biosecurity protocols.
Position Available: Dairy Farm Herd Manager

Number of Positions Available: 1

Location: Ōruanui, Taupō District, Waikato Region

Payrate: $32 to $36 per hour

Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 50

Key Requirements:
  • At least 2 years of work experience OR Level 4 or above qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, organise, and oversee herd milking, feeding, and care routines, ensuring high animal welfare standards.
  • Monitor herd health, nutrition, and performance; implement improvements and manage pest or disease risks.
  • Manage seasonal tasks (calving, spraying, irrigation coordination) in collaboration with farm owners and staff.
  • Supervise and train dairy assistants and farm workers in milking and animal handling practices.
  • Maintain records of milking yields, herd condition, breeding programs, and productivity metrics.
  • Coordinate fencing, water supply systems, and farm infrastructure maintenance.
  • Prepare budgets, manage inventory of feed, livestock supplies, and oversee farm capital planning.
  • Ensure compliance with local farm regulations, employment laws, and safety standards.

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