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Due to internal promotions, we are on the hunt for two herd managers to work alongside our manager and other staff member running a split calving, once a day milking operation. We milk 600 cows through the winter and then calve an additional 400 cows in the spring with the intention to milk approximately 950 through the peak. Cows milked once a day through a 48 a side herringbone. This job will include all aspects of the standard dairynz herd managers job description, including but not limited to; milking cows, feeding calves, feeding out, farm maintenance and weed control. Applicants must have 1 year full time experience, be confident driving 2 wheel motorbikes and tractors, and be happy to undergo pre and during employment drug testing, no criminal record and have a full licence. We are Accredited employers. Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house, shared with one other staff member.  

Set on 260Ha of beautiful land in the most amazing place in the world (Southland), well we think so, we milk our 750 cows through a modern 50 bail rotary and are located just 15 mins to the hustle and bustle of downtown Invercargill.  Due to a change in personal circumstances, our awesome herd manager is leaving us, and we need to replace them.   This is a fabulous opportunity for the right person to continue growing and developing an amazing career in the dairy industry.   We would prefer that you have good solid experience of around 2 years and are able to hit the ground running, especially with regards to milking, fencing, tractor driving, feed, animal health.   To us the right person will have a good strong work ethic, be a team player and have a willingness to learn.  We have a great team now, and we want someone that is going to fit right in and be prepared to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.   Another priority is for us to be able to promote from within, so...

About the Role This is a hands-on dairy farming position suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties will include: Assisting with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm Milking approximately 600 cows General stock handling and animal care Tractor driving and other farm machinery operations Supporting pasture and farm maintenance General farm duties as required Working safely and maintaining a high standard of farm presentation About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum 6 months of dairy farming experience OR a minimum Level 2 Dairy Farming qualification The ability and confidence to  drive a tractor, 2 wheel and quad bike. A good work ethic and reliable attitude A willingness to work as part of a team Good animal-handling skills and a genuine interest in dairy farming A...

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced  Farm Hand  to join our client’s   large-scale Angus beef operation in North West Tasmania. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–3 seasons of beef experience who wants to develop their skills within a professional, commercial breeding operation and become part of a business undergoing significant growth and investment. About Our Client Our client is a family-owned Australian agricultural business with a substantial portfolio of pastoral properties across Tasmania and Victoria. The business has built a strong reputation in commercial agriculture, with a significant focus on Angus beef production, pasture-based farming and long-term sustainable land management. Their Tasmanian operations are a major part of the wider business, encompassing some of the state's most productive grazing country and supporting a significant Angus breeding and finishing enterprise. The business has made a...

We are looking for a reliable, experienced Milk Harvester to assist with milkings on our 1200 cow dairy farm between Matamata and Te Aroha.  Location: Manawaru Job Position: Assist with milkings, you will be milking alongside with one of our team members     Pay:  $30.00 per hour  Accommodation: On farm accommodation available  Warm 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with car port and single car garage.  Farm System and Operation:  290ha flat contour 50/50 split calving  80 bale rotary shed with ACRs, inshed feed, auto teat spray, Protrack  Cow Manager  Supportive team environment  Plenty of opportunities for extra hours outside of milkings  Milking Times AM - 4.30 till 8 PM - 1.45 till 5 Ideal candidate will be able to commit to 3 days per week (6 milkings) on our team roster.  Please note the dairy farm and farmhouses are smokefree. We are not accredited employers and candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. 

Experienced Farm Assistant / 2IC – Sherry River, Tapawera 480–500 cows | 28-bale rotary | Excellent accommodation | Salary negotiable We are looking for an experienced and capable Farm Assistant / 2IC to join our team on our Sherry River dairy farm near Tapawera, Tasman . Milking approximately 480–500 cows through a 28-bale rotary , this is a hands-on position working alongside our Farm Manager and his partner. This is not an entry-level farm assistant position . We are looking for someone with solid dairy farming experience who is confident carrying out day-to-day farm operations and has the practical ability and judgement to step up and competently operate the farm in the Farm Manager's absence . About the role The successful applicant will be involved across the day-to-day operation of the farm, including: Milking and general dairy shed duties Confident and competent tractor operation Feeding out and feed management Fertiliser...

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving. The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Pasture and grazing management milk production stock management animal health and welfare breeding calving recording plant/machinery/ farm vehicles environmental management staff management health and safety This is a fantastic opportunity for...

To assist sharemilker with milking 500 cows through our new 44 cup herringbone. A 22 double up with new Waikato plant and cup remover autodrafter.

We are looking for a relief milker, with experience, to start as soon as possible. 700 cows, rotary shed in Edendale.

Farm Manager – Bull Finishing Operation   Portland, Northland (15 minutes south of Whangārei) Lead a high-performing, 650 ha effective bull finishing business wintering c. 1,800 bulls with a strong team, modern technology and clear production targets. The Farm 650 ha effective grazing platform across three operational units c. 1,800 bulls wintered annually; target 400 kg CWT/ha Team: Farm Manager, Assistant Manager, Junior Stockperson c. 33% of farm on Halter (weaner to yearling); balance on cell grazing Well-maintained infrastructure and management systems The Role You will lead day-to-day operations, drive pasture performance, manage livestock health and welfare, and develop staff while maintaining high standards across the business. Key responsibilities Pasture & feed management Feed budgeting and supply vs demand planning proven experience (min 2 years) Average pasture cover monitoring...