We are looking for hardworking and reliable individuals to join our business as one of our staff members is leaving to further their education. Experience in the agricultural sector is preferred.
Job details:
Farm Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: No particular end date
Pay: $25 an hour starting rate, negotiable for more experienced candidates
Farm Location: 20 minutes north of Rotorua. Approx. 40 minutes from Tauranga.
Farm vehicle is provided, but preferred if candidates had their own vehicle for any personal journeys.
Farm Description:
Milking a herd of Holstein-Friesian and Ayrshires all year round, with peak numbers reaching approx. 500 cows in Spring.
Split calving system, with 200 calved this autumn and another 220 due to calve from late July to mid September. All calves are raised on farm.
Parlour is a state of the art Waikato rotary that includes the latest technology and automation systems, making it easy to work in.
Duties Include:
Daily milking, both morning and evening.
Washing parlour
General stock work, including shifting and feeding animals, assisting in collecting and feeding calves
Machinery work available for the right candidates.
Job Perks:
Furnished 2 bedroom cottage available on farm with affordable rent that includes power and water.
Centrally located within one hour drive of the Redwoods, Okere Falls, all the lakes(Tarawera, Rotomahana, Blue lake, etc.) and some beautiful beaches (Tauranga, MountMaunganui, Papamoa etc.)
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