Dairy Trust Taranaki
- Posted: 05 Jul 2022
- Location: South Taranaki
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation
Dairy Trust Taranaki is an organisation whose vision is to deliver relevant, innovative world-class research, demonstration and extension to the dairy farmers of Taranaki and New Zealand. Current trials include a focus on diverse pastures, the farm of the future, lower emissions and improved environmental outcomes.
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity exists to join the Dairy Trust Taranaki team in the newly created full-time role of Farm Operations Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take the pressure off our farm teams.
The Farm Operations Assistant will work across each of our four research farms and assist with milking duties, tractor work and day-to-day farm activities. There is also the opportunity for development in the weed and pest control space and to assist our science team with their data collection.
Dairy Trust Taranaki is committed to investing in our people with on-going training, development and support so for the right person a competitive salary package is on offer along with other benefits such as five days paid professional development each year.
If you appreciate great scenery, love variety and enjoy working with different people in a role where no two days are the same, then this is the role for you.
Key qualities and expertise required for the role:
3+ years’ dairy farming experience
Tractor driving skills
Competency with on farm machinery
A high level of physical fitness
A strong work ethic
A current, clean full driver’s licence
A positive attitude
The ability to work in a team environment and independently
A quick learner.
This role will require some weekend work.
Applications close: 18th July 2022
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity exists to join the Dairy Trust Taranaki team in the newly created full-time role of Farm Operations Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take the pressure off our farm teams.
The Farm Operations Assistant will work across each of our four research farms and assist with milking duties, tractor work and day-to-day farm activities. There is also the opportunity for development in the weed and pest control space and to assist our science team with their data collection.
Dairy Trust Taranaki is committed to investing in our people with on-going training, development and support so for the right person a competitive salary package is on offer along with other benefits such as five days paid professional development each year.
If you appreciate great scenery, love variety and enjoy working with different people in a role where no two days are the same, then this is the role for you.
Key qualities and expertise required for the role:
3+ years’ dairy farming experience
Tractor driving skills
Competency with on farm machinery
A high level of physical fitness
A strong work ethic
A current, clean full driver’s licence
A positive attitude
The ability to work in a team environment and independently
A quick learner.
This role will require some weekend work.
Applications close: 18th July 2022
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?