AddressAbout us
We are a large family operated Dairy farm milking around 1400 cows across 2 dairies. This position is working on the larger dairy, a 44 stand rotary milking 1,000 cows at peak. We are split calving, around 45% autumn 55% spring. We have around 5,000 acres which are pasture/cropped each winter & summer feed is grown depending on water affordability.
Qualifications & experience
- Applicants are expected to be able to confidently manage a dairy including milking, identifying mastitis, illness & lameness and keep a clean milking platform & plant. Applicants should also possess sound machinery skills and maintenance knowledge & and be able to confidently operate an atv. Applicants should have experience and confidence to prepare and erect new farm fencing. Applicants should be able to work efficiently in a team and independently.
Tasks & responsibilities
Day-to-day tasks will involve:
- Mustering cattle
- Calf Rearing
- Feeding stock
- Fencing & general farm maintenance
- Tractor work
- Some irrigation
- Occasional milking (2-3 milkings per week)
Benefits
- Accommodation is available to approved applicants. Should successful applicants show a desirable skill level and drive.
- A flexible working environment with open communication and a great team.
