Farm assistant, Kaimahi pāmu
Also known as
- Dairy farm assistant, cattle farm worker, farm worker, general farm hand, farm general, general hand
Farm assistants help farmers manage and breed livestock and do other tasks on farms.
Duration
02:19 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $37
Most common
$49
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Farm assistants
- usually work regular hours but may work irregular and long hours in peak seasons
- usually work and live on farms
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be organised, accurate and work well in a team
Tasks
- care for animal welfare
- feed and water animals
- prepare animals for transportation
- operate, maintain and clean farming equipment
- care for animals during sickness and birth
- build and maintain fencing and water systems
- help with repairs and maintenance of buildings
- keep records of animal stock and farming equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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