Description

Short-term seasonal farm work caring for newborn calves on a dairy farm in Hawea.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and caring for newborn calves
• Mixing milk and preparing feed
• Cleaning pens and maintaining facilities
• Monitoring calf health and wellbeing
• Working as part of a supportive farm team

Requirements

• Reliable and energetic attitude
• Genuine interest in animals
• Ability to handle early starts
• Physical fitness for manual farm work
• Team player with positive attitude
• Available for 6-8 weeks starting early August

Benefits

• On-the-job training in farm skills
• Fun, down-to-earth team environment
• Fresh air and epic landscapes
• Great for locals, students, and travelers
• Rostered shifts: 6 days on, 1 day off