Farm Assistant / Calf Rearer at The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment

Job Description:

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Role Purpose:

The Farm Assistant / Calf Rearer supports the dairy operation during the busy calving and peak season period. The role is primarily responsible for calf rearing and animal care, with relief milking duties as required to support rostered staff and maintain farm operations.

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.  
• Rostered shifts, including early starts
• Hours may vary depending on seasonal workload and farm requirements

• Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
• Applicants are not required to have experience in the dairy shed, or with pasture-based farming as this is an entry level role and the employer is willing to provide necessary training.
• Must have a driver license.

Skills and Experience

• Previous dairy farm or calf-rearing experience or at least one season of relevant work preferred. 
• Ability to safely handle livestock.   
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and rostered shifts. 
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Basic understanding of animal health and welfare (training provided if required)
• Reliable, hardworkin, and able to follow instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Calf Rearing

• Feed calves accurately according to farm systems and schedules.  
• Prepare milk or milk replacer and clean feeding equipment.  
• Monitor calf health and wellbeing, identifying and reporting illness or injury.   
• Maintain clean, hygienic calf sheds and pens.   
• Assist with treatments, weighing, tagging, and record keeping.  Follow animal welfare standards and farm protocols at all times.

Relief Milking

• Assist with milking cows through the dairy shed as required
• Set up, operate, and clean milking equipment
• Assist with yarding, moving, and handling stock
• Maintain dairy hygiene and follow milking procedures    
• Support senior staff during peak workloads or staff leave

General Farm Duties

• Assist with general farm tasks as required during peak season
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment

Job Info:

• Company: The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment
• Position: Farm Assistant / Calf Rearer
• Work Location: Otago
• Country: NZ

How to Submit an Application:

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