Living and working on a New Zealand dairy farm - Settlement Support

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High input system In-calf Pregnant 20 | A guide for migrant dairy farm workers Dairy farm using substantial supplementary feed in addition to the grass grown on farm Irrigation System for providing water to crops or pasture Mastitis Inflammation of the udder/teats in a milking cow Milk solids The solid components of milk (fats <strong>and</strong> proteins) which are used to calculate payment. Measured in kilograms (“kgs”) Pasture cover Amount of feed/grass in the paddock Plate meter Device to measure grass cover on the farm Post <strong>and</strong> batten Races Rotary shed Silage Smoko Fence made of wooden posts with smaller supporting wooden ‘battens’ in between the posts Fenced walkways so that stock can be moved easily around the farm Automatic milking shed where cows st<strong>and</strong> on a rotating platform Decomposed grass, stored in plastic covered bales or stacks that is fed to animals A short break from work, a rest period (also known as morning tea/afternoon tea) Tape Tape for electric fence that divides paddocks The shed Usually the milking shed if on a dairy farm Two-wheeler A two-wheel motorbike Ute Vehicle with a flat platform Windbreak Trees or fencing to stop the wind Water trough Large container for drinking water for animals Young stock Replacement heifers (cows)
Does everyone work like New Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers? Everyone works in different ways. You will need to get used to the way New Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers work. You may also have to work with people from other countries. But first, think about how you work. Here are some things people from different cultures say about the way they work. Which of these statements would you say? I show respect by not looking the boss in the eye. I like to know exactly what I have to do <strong>and</strong> that my job is secure. I will work hard <strong>and</strong> stick by my employer. I am usually quiet in meetings until I am asked to speak. I like to call everyone by their first name. I expect to be consulted <strong>and</strong> want things to be fair. I don’t like being told what to do all the time. Which of these statements do you think a New Zeal<strong>and</strong>er would say? A New Zeal<strong>and</strong>er would be more likely to say the statements in these colours: 21 | A guide for migrant dairy farm workers I think it’s rude to ask the boss questions. I like to know who’s in charge <strong>and</strong> who the big boss is. I don’t usually call people who are older or more senior than me by their first name. I often ask direct questions as I like to get things right. I like to know exactly what the rules are <strong>and</strong> I will stick to them <strong>and</strong> get the job done. I don’t like surprises. I use quite a bit of slang when I speak <strong>and</strong> often make suggestions without being asked.
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Page 3 and 4: Contents How can this guide help me
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Page 7 and 8: Looking after yourself As well as l
Page 9 and 10: A year on a dairy farm Weather Look
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Page 21: FARM JARGON Here are some examples
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