Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
- Canterbury
- $75,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.
Animals
Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.
Feed
Set break fences and feeds out as directed. Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.
Environment
Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.
People
Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.
Machine, vehicles, and technology
Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Learn about the farm irrigation system, and assist with identifying irrigation problems and making repairs, as directed.
Health, safety and wellbeing
Be involved in building a health, safety, and wellbeing culture and adhere to the farm H, S & W policy. Identify hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices.
Alpine Immigration and Recruitment NZ have been engaged to source suitable candidates to meet the farmers expectations. Alpine will also be assisting with all and any Immigration requirements as well. NB: Only those short-listed will be contacted.
NZ Farm Source