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Dairy Goat Farm Assistant

Dairy Goat Farm Assistant

The Regions Immigration Law and RecruitmentWaikato - other, Waikato, New Zealand
4 hours ago
Job description

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 smoothly
  • To 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 company
  • Maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
  • To assist / maintain timely and accurate records
  • Ensure all heat records taken and made available for the Farm Owner
  • Ensure all individual Goats mating’s are recorded and made available to
  • the 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.

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