Dairy Farm Assistant/Farm Hand - Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant/Farm Hand for our Appleton Dairy Farm. The farm is located near Ranfurly, between Queenstown and Dunedin in New Zealand's South Island. The farm is approximately 840ha, fully self-contained milking roughly 1250 cows with Halter collars, a 80 bail Delavel rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding, Protrac and auto teat spray.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster.
• Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment.
• Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
• A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience ($80-85k TPV annually).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• All aspects of milking.
• Animal husbandry.
• Pasture management.
• Machinery operation.
• Repairs and maintenance.