Dairy Goat Farm Assistant wanted in Waikato
- Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
- Employee housing is provided on-site, and applicants must reside in the farm accommodation. No drive-in options available.
- Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. No pets allowed.
Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement :
Applicants must be physically fit.Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.Applicants must provide a CV.Must have a driver licence.The main objectives of the company are to produce high quality goat's milk for sale to Dairy Goat Co- operative. Breeding high quality dairy goats with superior genetics for the New Zealand and export market.
Job Description : The Tasks include :
To take responsibility for ensuring the overall process of milking runs smoothlyTo ensure the goats are efficiently and regularly milked.To assist with any herd testing scheduled through for quality issues.To clean and maintain the farm dairy, plant and equipment and feed pad to an adequate standard, as directed by the farm owner.To ensure all goats receive teat spray at each milking.To assist / manage the milk quality of the herd and ensure finest quality milk is supplied to the milk companyMaintaining fences, equipment and water supply systemsTo assist / maintain timely and accurate recordsEnsure all heat records taken and made available for the Farm OwnerEnsure all individual Goats mating’s are recorded and made available tothe Farm Owner.
Assist / manage the service bucks to ensure a successful buck mating program is implemented.Assist / maintain all herd and animal health records using specified Farm Policy, including maintaining physical tags in the herd.Assist with kidding Goats to maximize Goats and kid survival rates.Maintain the kid rearing sheds and rearing equipment.Identify and treat mastitis Goats as directed by the Farm Owner.Keep records of all mastitis treatments administered and make available to Farm Owner in timeframes as directed by the Farm Owner.Assist with implementation of dry Goats therapy program.Assist with the vaccination and drenching programs for the herd throughout the season.Implement the program for prevention and treatment of facial eczema.Identify, treat and record any lameness promptly.Assist / monitor the overall feed situation and implement the feed allocation to the herd as instructed.Assist / implement the supplementary feeding program for the herd.Assist / implement the cropping and or re- grassing programs for the farm as directed by the Farm Owner.Assist with silage and haymaking on the property.Ensure water supply issues are identified promptly and assist with their repair.Assist / maintain electric fence integrity to provide acceptable current levels.Assist with maintaining farm races, culverts, drains, tracks and trough surrounds.Keep clean, maintain and use carefully all machinery and vehicles used on the farm.Follow the Farm Health and Safety Program and act as a role model for safe practices on the farm.Advise Farm Owner in a timely manner of any leave plans.Complete performance reviews with the farm owner.Agreed training programmes completed.Ensure the farm runs smoothly, according to plan, and important issues are reported.Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen / resident.