Farm Assistant

Vaughan Pastures Ltd

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Agriculture & Farm Work$23.1 - 27.8/h1 month ago
Fairlie, Canterbury, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical8/10
Social5/10
Technical5/10
Creative3/10
Outdoor8/10
Pace6/10
Structure7/10
Pressure5/10
Travel1/10
Hours7/10

Description

Gain dairy farming experience on a 900-cow farm in the scenic Mackenzie Basin with accommodation and time off to explore New Zealand.

Responsibilities

  • Care for 900 crossbred cows
  • Operate 54-point rotary parlour
  • Manage grass-based dairy system
  • Maintain good animal husbandry

Requirements

  • Keen to learn dairy farming
  • Good communication skills
  • Hardworking, honest, and reliable
  • Full driver's license
  • Interest in developing within dairy industry

Benefits

  • Accommodation provided
  • Rostered time off to explore NZ
  • Near ski fields (30 min)
  • Near Lake Tekapo (30 min)
  • Queenstown 3 hours away
  • Christchurch 2 hours away
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