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Immediate Start Date for the right person. Senior farm assistant/milk harvester required until 31 May 2027. This is a fixed term due to farm converting to solar. Possible employment on our other farm next season. Both farms within 10km of Opunake. Position involves primarily milking. The shed is a 62 aside herringbone with 3 milkers in the shed. Maximum 40 hours per week - hours and roster negotiable. Start Date Negotiable. Could include day work if wanted. School bus at gate.  

We are looking for a Herd Manager for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must have a minimum of 6 months  experience including 1 x dry-off and 1 x calving. The successful herd manager will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, managing your herd, feeding.  You will be capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train junior staff.  You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Guaranteed  minimum 30 hours Your salary will range between $75K and $80K You must have a clear criminal record. No drugs - we perform regular random...

50/50 Herd Owning Sharemilker Opportunity Morrinsville | Start 1 June 2027 An excellent opportunity is available for a motivated 50/50 Herd Owning Sharemilker to join a well-established dairy operation located 20km north of Morrinsville. This is a 64ha effective dairy farm milking 240 cows, supported by a nearby 40ha run-off block. The farm has a proven history of strong production, achieving up to 104,000kgMS, through a simple, low-cost, pasture-based system. The Farm 64ha effective dairy platform 240 spring-calving cows 20-aside herringbone shed with cup removers All-grass system with turnips, maize, hay and grass silage 40ha run-off block located nearby Consistently neat, tidy and well-maintained property 4 Bedroom House available We are looking for someone who: Is a genuine 50/50 herd owning sharemilker Can supply 240 breeding cows Sharemilker to be working onsite Has excellent pasture management skills Understands high...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 890-cow farm in the Omakau area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  virtual fencing/Halter, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,102 depending on experience. Candidates are required to...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 700-cow farm milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed in the Ashburton area. The farm is located 10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field.  Previous experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid  at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary;  Roster would be 7 days on 2 days off. Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,000...

Looking for an enthusiastic farm assistant to work come and join our team. Need to have a can do attitude and be able to problem solve and work within a large multicultural team. Ideally can hit the ground running and bring enthusiasm to support the team culture, aligning with our values of efficiency and high attention to detail by leading by example.  Basic overview of farm: peak milk 1300 cows 80 bale rotary with ACRs and auto drafting gate Grass based feeding system with some supplement targeting 460 milk solids per cow 90% pivot irrigation Only 10 minutes from Ashburton town  Job details: $25 per hour 30 hours minimum per week. Main skill requirements: 1 year dairy farming experience.  Minimum level 5 qualification in Agriculture. Shared accommodation provided sharing with 1 or 2 others, this role is only available to those who can live on farm. No pets. Roster changes throughout the season, predominantly 7/2 7/2 7/3 but we are flexible on...

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual with strong initiative who can work well independently and can manage wintering team. This run-off property provides vital dairy support for two dairy farms. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the property while maintaining clear communication with the farm owner, and two tractor drivers, at times. What we are looking for: Previous dairy farming or run-off or dairy support experience would be an advantage. Strong stockmanship and pasture management skills Competent tractor and machinery operation Good communication and organisation skills Ability to work independently and as part of the dairy team A full NZ drivers licence Currently hold New Zealand citizenship   Key Responsibilities: Managing young stock, dry cows and wintering dairy stock - ensuring they meet target weights and condition Feed budgeting and pasture management Animal health and welfare Machinery and property...

Fencer / Fencing Labourer – Selwyn Full-time: 40 hours per week Casual applicants also considered Selwyn / wider Canterbury We’re a growing fencing contracting business based in the Selwyn area, looking for our first employee to join the team. Currently a one-man operation, we’re open to applicants with anything from some fencing experience through to an experienced fencer. For us, attitude, reliability and attention to detail are just as important as years on the job. There’s plenty of variety, including: Post driving Electric fencing Netting and rural fencing Post and rail Building and repairing yards Swinging gates General rural fencing and associated work Who we’re looking for You’ll ideally be someone who: Has some fencing, farming, construction or practical hands-on experience Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting a job finished properly Is reliable, motivated and has a good work ethic Can...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our stable team of three full-timers.  Family owner-operators of a 233 ha dairy farm in Balfour. 30 minutes from Gore, 10 minutes from Lumsden. We milk 540 cows through a 50-bale rotary fitted with arcs, in-bail teat spray, auto wash, in-shed feeding, cow manager and Waikato auto-drafting  First-calving heifers are milked once a day year-round, reducing afternoon milking to 400 cows. Our cows are wintered in a barn, and all young stock are wintered on our run off. Key Responsibilities: Milking Setting up break fences Weed spraying Feeding out silage Calving assistance Shifting pods Feeding out/topping Shifting crops Animal health General farm duties as required We Offer: Supportive owner-operator environment Modern infrastructure and reliable systems 5 on / 2 off roster (Sunday Monday off) (6 on / 1 off during calving) 1 Bedroom self-contained accommodation with double glazing, heat pump, and a newly...

We have an opportunity to join our team milking 20 mins from Otorohanga. We require someone with at least 18 months of continuous NZ farming experience with references.  The successful applicant will be motivated, honest and committed to going the extra mile. Job Description MILKING: Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality and efficiency ANIMALS Assists in diagnoses and treatment of all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice.  PEOPLE Work well in a team. Mentors junior staff if required FEED Participates in feeding cows and calves and discusses appropriate management with senior staff PLEASE NOTE: As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake initial and routine drug testing A clean criminal history is required.  Strictly no pets To be considered, you MUST provide an up-to-date CV  Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 45 hours per week Roster 12 on 2 off