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Research Dairy Assistant - LURDF

Lincoln University is the longest-running agriculturally-based university in the Southern Hemisphere. As New Zealand's economy diversified, so have we. Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives. To grow the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, the food produced from it and the ecosystems within it. With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres and a range of corporate service units, the University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 700 staff.

The position

The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Lincoln University invites applications for the fixed term, full time (1 year) position of Research Dairy Assistant to work on one of our research dairy farms that is situated next to Lincoln township. 

As Research Dairy Assistant you will be responsible for herding, milking and the wellbeing of dairy cows while in the milking shed; stock handling; grazing management; irrigation and effluent management; weed and pest control. This role supports our research programmes and requires herding of multiple mobs and regular herd testing.  The candidate must be prepared to work under rostered hours.

You won't necessarily have extensive dairy farming experience but you will have some experience or transferable skills that you can bring to this role.

 

To be successful in this role you will also have:

• an interest in learning;
• the ability to follow defined procedures, to record data accurately and to maintain clear and concise records as records;
• an understanding of the health and safety aspects of working on a dairy farm;
• a commitment to livestock health programs and achieving high levels of animal welfare;
• good organisational skills and the ability to work independently;
• be reliable.

Ideally we're looking for someone who can start immediately.  Please note that accommodation is not provided with this position.

To Apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. 

For more information, please refer to the position description on the Lincoln University careers page or contact Louisa Pilkington, HR Business Partner, on 03 423 0288.

As this position is available immediately, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. 

Lincoln University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and employment and seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.

Job Details

Reference #	2021-3842
Posted on	30 Jul 2021
Closes on	16 Aug 2021 12:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Farms
Expertise	Farming
Work type(s)	Fixed term full-time
More details (document)	pd_research+dairy+assistant_lurdf.pdf

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