Dairy Farm Assistant

• Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate.
• Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
• Milking
• Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant

• Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council

• Maintain all appropriate effluent management records.
• Know what to do when things go wrong.

• Implement animal health program to maintain good health.
• Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and

• Ensure all herd records are maintained.

• Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan.
• Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and

• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
• Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential.
• Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.

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