Farm Assistant & Calf Rearer

Red HillFarm AssistantRotherham, Canterbury3mo ago

We are seeking one or two dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team. Position one is a Dairy Farm Assistant. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the health and productivity of the dairy herd, maintaining farm equipment, and supporting overall farm management. Position two is Calf Rearer. This position will work alongside our two current calf rearers to support the growth and development of our calves during the calf rearing season. The ideal candidates will possess a combination of practical skills, knowledge, and interpersonal qualities to contribute to the success of our farm operation. Both candidates must be physically fit and must be comfortable lifting calves, bags of minerals or grain and other heavy items in a safe and controlled manner. These are both fixed term positions end of October 2026 (exact date negotiable) but may be extended under the right circumstances. Applicants should have the following Qualities: - Experience with livestock - Physically fit - Can collaborate and work successfully with other team members - Ability to problem solve - Strong work ethic - Self motivation and willingness to learn Position start date flexible from now. Must be able to start before July 15. Calf rearer roster: 5 on, 2 off Farm assistant roster: 6 on, 2 off WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM AEWV HOLDERS Farm Size (ha): 345 Peak Herd Size (cows): 935 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Position Start Date: 01/07/2026 Accommodation available: 2x 1 bedroom furnished farm houses available Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 30-45 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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