Pāmu Farms
Dairy Farm Assistant
Join our unique hybrid farm with the majority focusing on dairy operations but with a livestock bull beef system.
· 400 effective ha farm and milks 650-700 cows through a 60-bail rotary
· 10 minutes from Oxford and 25 minutes from Rangiora
· Attractive salary, additional benefits and accommodation included
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Farm Assistant to join us at Eyrewell Dairy Farm. This farm has a unique hybrid farming system with the majority focusing on dairy operations but with a livestock bull beef system.
Responsibilities will include:
· Milking
· Fencing
· Spraying
· Feeding out
· General stock work including calf rearing
The Farm
Located in West Eyreton, 10 minutes from Oxford and 25 minutes from Rangiora. This is a 400 effective ha farm and milks 650-700 cows through a 60-bale rotary, rearing 160 heifer replacement calves and a beef system with 180 bull calves.
About You
We are looking for a team player who will bring a positive attitude to our highly motivated team. Personal development is encouraged and supported, with all team members encouraged to upskill, through Ag ITO.
Along with your positive attitude, you will have:
· Some experience with livestock would be an advantage but is not essential.
· An exceptional attitude towards Health and Safety, and Animal Welfare,
· Sound knowledge of current NZ dairy farming practices.
· Experience in Farm IQ, Milk Hub or any other FMS is preferable but no essential.
· Restricted or full NZ driver’s licence is a must.
Benefits
The location offers easy access to a range of recreational activities. We offer a competitive remuneration package (including health insurance, life insurance, etc.), and we provide all Personal Protective Equipment to our team members. This position comes with a 3-bedroom cottage/house.
We’ll be contacting qualified applicants throughout the advertising period so don’t wait to put your application through!
To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand.
Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.
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