Dairy Farm Assistant – Hirst Dairy

Waikato - Taupō
Dairy Operations – Hirst Dairy Unit /
Fixed Term - On Farm /
On-site
·         Fixed-term from now until the end of January 2025
·         Drive-in role
·         Competitive salary
 
Utilise your passion for dairy farming at Hirst Dairy, located 25 minutes from Taupō.
 
The Opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic Dairy Farm Assistant looking to join our close-knit team on Hirst Dairy?
 
Your main responsibilities will include milking, fencing, feeding out and stock work. 
 
Fixed-term from now until the end of January 2025.
 
This is a drive-in role, so reliable transport is a must.  The location is about 25 minutes from Taupō.
 
The Farm
Hirst Dairy Farm is a 650-cow farm in a complex of 21, with 265 effective ha milking cows through a 54-bail rotary.  We have a strong team of three that perform well, and we have good facilities, including a cow shed pro-track drafting system.
 
About You
Bring your positive can-do attitude, with passion and enthusiasm for dairy farming.
 
You will also have:
·         A minimum of 1 seasons’ experience in dairy farming (preferred)
·         First class attitude to Health and Safety, Animal Welfare
·         Great team player and effective communication skills
·         Restricted or full NZ driver’s licence
·         Reliable Transport
 
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration, as well as ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals.  
Apply Now
Applications close Sunday 28 July 2024.
We’ll get in touch with applicants as they come through – so don’t delay.
 
Get in touch with Brett Dewar, Farm Manager on 027 233 5127.