Farm Assistant - Casual

About the Company At Fonterra, we believe in the strength of our collective efforts. Our commitment to fostering the growth of our people reflects our dedication to career progression and personal development. We are excited to support you as you take this important next step in your career with us. With a diverse range of roles available across our cooperative, we are confident that we have opportunities that will align with your career aspirations and life stage. About Us Located in Longburn, just a five-minute drive from Palmerston North, Longburn Farms encompasses two dairy farms and two support blocks. Thornton Park Farm features a primarily flat 200-hectare milking platform alongside an 80-hectare support block that borders the Manawatu River. Adjacent to Thornton Park is Innesmoor Farm, which spans 130 hectares and milks 350 cows through a 32-a-side herringbone shed, supported by a 50-hectare block at Braeburn. The proximity of our dairy farms and support blocks allows us to efficiently transfer cows to optimize our pasture and infrastructure. We boast a dedicated team of 10 full-time and casual employees, providing a variety of job types and a competitive work schedule. About the Opportunity We are currently seeking casual employees to help keep our two milking sheds operating effectively this spring. Our flexible hours and days will accommodate your schedule within our milking roster. If you have a passion for rural life and agriculture, this is a great opportunity to contribute positively to our farmers while advancing your own future. In this casual role, you will report to our Farms Manager. We provide comprehensive training, and your primary responsibilities will involve milking during morning or afternoon shifts (or both). Additional work may be available between milking sessions, based on mutual agreement. Morning milking begins at 5:00 AM, concluding around 7:30 AM, while afternoon milking starts at 2:00 PM and wraps up between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Key Focuses of the Role - Efficiently and quietly harvest milk - Assist farm management with animal health and welfare needs - Maintain accurate records of livestock and health treatments - Adhere to the Health and Safety in Employment Act - Help maintain high standards in the milking shed to ensure the supply of premium quality milk daily About You To thrive in this role, you should possess the following attributes: - Milking experience is beneficial, though not required - A positive and proactive attitude - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from the farm If you find this opportunity appealing but may not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We value internal talent and are committed to building a diverse workplace. If you have excellent transferable skills, you may be the perfect candidate for this role or other opportunities within our organization. Applications will close on Sunday, June 8, 2025. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply now. We are eager to fill these positions with talented individuals from our existing team and look forward to working together to achieve our goals.