Farm Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

Job Description

Farm Assistant Jobs in New Zealand. Success Group is seeking a motivated and hardworking Farm Assistant to join a busy dairy farm in the South Waikato District. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic farm environment, contributing to daily operations such as livestock care, milking, pasture management, and general farm maintenance. With guaranteed weekly hours, competitive pay, and rental accommodation provided, this position is ideal for individuals with at least one year of experience who are eager to learn and grow in the agricultural industry. If you are reliable, proactive, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Farm Assistant Jobs Full Description

Our client is looking for motivated Farm Assistant in the Waikato area, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross annual salary of $85800.
In this role you will be part of a successful team, work in the production farm environment. You will be working on a busy dairy farm, this role will keep you on your toes. Rental accomondation will be provided, the employee will need to pay for the rental charge, electricity and internet cost.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Breeding and raising livestock for the farm production.
• Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock.
• Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
• Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
• Organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce.
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
  maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems.
• Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly.

The Ideal Candidate Will Need:

• At least 1 year’s experiences
• Must be reliable and willing to learn new things.
• Must be hard working.
• Self-motivated and a pro-active attitude.
• Must have reliable transport.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must have a valid drive license, international license is also accepted.