Farm Assistant

I am in need of a farm assistant to work with my team milking 600 Jersey cows near Otorohanga.

We milk through a 44 aside herringbone cowshed with 20 sets of automatic cup removers and meal feeders.

Roster of 11 days on, 3 days off.

Applicant will need a basic ability to drive motorbikes and 4 wheelers with and without a trailer, ideally experience milking cows or at least being a quick visual and kinesthetic learner.

Long days, early starts, outside in all kinds of weather, working with cows and calves, a manager and an assistant manager.

We have a pretty good team, the farm is hilly but manageable.  Milkings are fast-paced and becoming more and more efficient as we all get used to the routine.

Accommodation provided is a single room unit with a reasonable size living space and the ability to separate the sleeping area.  Heat pump, kitchen space.  Adjoining bathroom and laundry, and a carport.  Accommodation valued at $200 per week.

I am happy to provide more details to applicants, feel free to ask.