As a Relief Sheep Milker, you'll be involved in the milking of 450 Ewes in a modern 12-a-side herringbone shed twice a day.
Other typical duties include bringing in sheep for milking, assisting with relevant animal health needs, and other general tasks related to the milking shed.
- Milk 450 sheep twice daily
- Assist with animal husbandry
- Perform general farm maintenance tasks
About You
Milking experience is preferred, and a background in farming would be very favourable. Have a good eye for detail, being able to pick up signs of early Mastitis and other health conditions. Be mechanically savvy, and keen to learn how to fix, maintain and wash down the milking shed/equipment to a high standard. You also need to work well with minimal supervision, be proactive, be a good communicator, be fit and healthy, and be willing to learn.
- Milking or stock handling experience is advantageous
- Able to pass a drug test
- Full Clean Drivers License and reliable transport
- Physically fit and healthy
- Confident to solo milk
- Available to cover weekends if needed
- Ideally available through to March at a minimum
- Working Holiday Visa Welcome but MUST have prior milking experience
About Our Client
Our client is an innovative player in the dairy niche. Jones Family Farm provides nutritious New Zealand sheep milk and sheep milk cheese for everyday people seeking bovine and plant-based dairy alternatives and results from the need for a dairy alternative for food allergies within the founder's family.
The farm comes from years of research and development in sheep milk breeds, land use and nutritional values. They aim to provide customers with dairy products that are good for your health and the environment.
What's On Offer
- Flexibility with hours - negotiate how many hours you wish to work, subject to seasonal requirements.
- Farm located in Kirwee, Selwyn
- Immediate start available
- Earn $25 - $28 per hour, depending on your experience
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV/resume via the button above.
Applications for this position will close when filled, so please submit your application without delay. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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