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We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers or similar qualifications. You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa...

Farm Assistant – Drive-In Position | South of Greytown We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a dairy farm located just 10 minutes south of Greytown. Our farm milks up to 450 cows at peak season and offers a supportive working environment. The Role
As a Farm Assistant, you will be involved in a range of day-to-day farm duties including: * Milking  * Feeding and shifting stock * General farm maintenance * Assisting with calving and seasonal tasks * Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm presentation Roster * 6 days on, 2 days off roster * Drive-in position (no accommodation provided) What We're Looking For * Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic * Positive attitude and willingness to learn * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Good communication skills * Experience in dairy farming is preferred but not essential  If you're motivated, dependable, and keen to be part of a progressive dairy farming...

Job Description- Herd Manager We are looking for a reliable hardworking person to join us on our dairy farm only a few minutes out of Morrinsville, Waikato Region. We milk a total of 280 cows through a 19 aside herringbone shed, with automatic cup removers. The job position available is Herd Manager. Your main duties will be Milking cows, tractor operating and feeding out on a feed pad, weed and pasture control, diagnosing and treating sick cows i.e mastitis, lame & milk fever, during mating you will be required to draft 'On heat' cows out for mating as well as record keeping in these areas. You will be responsible for helping in training junior staff, running and managing the milking shed, be confident in Pasture management e.g. Pre and post grazing covers, be physically fit and able to carry these tasks daily. You will be a solid ‘all-rounder’ and comfortable working on your own as well as leading other staff. We require at least 2 years of...

We are: Our Farm is 290 effective hectares of dairy platform with youngstock reared on additional land on the farm. Located 10 mins from Inglewood and 15 mins from New Plymouth, we are transitioning back to a fully spring calving operation milking 650 crossbred cows through a 54-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding auto teat sprayer and protrack drafting gate. The farm system is level 1-2 with a strong focus on pasture, supported by a small amount of imported supplement which is predominantly an in-shed blend, and maize grown on farm. We embrace new technologies and have been early adopters of Halter.   Our ideal candidate will be: A self-motivated, reliable team player who loves farming and being outdoors. A strong communicator with both the on-farm team and other key stakeholders. Positive minded and loves people and animals. Trustworthy and owns their own performance, good or bad. Someone aware of the importance of managing compliance and...

Due to an unforeseen change in family circumstances, our current manager is leaving after two successful years with us. We are seeking a capable and motivated farm manager to start in mid to late July and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 600-cow dairy farm, in line with our policies and objectives. Our farm is a 600-cow, partially irrigated operation (pivot), a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, and Halter collars. We converted the farm 12 years ago, and it is located just 12 km from Fairlie in a stunning setting, only five minutes from Lake Opuha. We run a low-input, pasture-first system focused on efficiency and profitability. Looking ahead, we hope to employ a 50/50 sharemilker in the future, so this role offers genuine progression opportunities for like-minded, hard-working people. We welcome applications from both ambitious up-and-coming managers and experienced career managers. We are good, fair employers and offer strong infrastructure, sensible...

We are looking for a Calf Rearer to help through this season starting at the end of July. We will be rearing around 100 heifer replacement calves and up to approx. 50 beef calves. We are flexible on hours worked but ideally everyday, We expect the work period to be around 8 weeks, this is a drive in postion on Oreipunga Road, Cambridge.  We have staff available to assist when and as required. Experience rearing calves is essential.

We require a motivated, honest and reliable farm assistant for the 26/27 season to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive and hard working team environment.  Key Responsibilities Milking and maintaining high standards in the cowshed Ensuring a consistently low SCC and maintaining a grade-free milk supply Keeping accurate cowshed and herd records Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Spraying and moving irrigators Monitoring animal health with a strong attention to detail Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment  Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who is a positive team player, attitude is very important to us. a positive team player who enjoys working with their peers Good stockmanship and a quiet manner Ability to follow our farm systems as well as being able...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Lumsden. Previous experience preferred however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be accepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $26 - $29 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

Farmhands is a Christchurch based recruitment company specialising exclusively in Primary Industry roles. Our client, Scottfresh, is seeking an Operations Apprentice. Scottfresh is an expanding horticultural business based in North Canterbury. Scottfresh produces supermarket ready vegetables and salad crops for the New Zealand market.  About the role  Based in North Canterbury: Claverley Beach and Spotswood  Full Time, permanent role. 40-55 hours per week. Modern housing options. Starting rate: $28-$30 per hour.  Apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/231976924023055 This is not a traditional apprentice programme. It is a hands-on opportunity to learn all aspects of a commercial horticultural business. You will work alongside the owner, experienced managers, supervisors and the whole team.  As an Operations Apprentice, you will work in all areas of the business. That will include hand harvesting in the field, overseeing harvest and...

We are seeking a farm assistant, to work alongside three other employee's and farm owners. Milking through a 60 bale rotary cowshed with ACR and automatic teat sprayer. We have a milk harvester which milks 70% of the milking's. JCB telehandler and mixer wagon. Someone with a great attitude and keen to give it a go, with a strong work ethic and taking pride in the position, workplace and their accommodation. The applicant will be expected to take part of all duties related to the running of our farming operation. To apply send us your CV and recent employment and least 2 references we can get in contact with. Please only applicants who are NZ residents and citizen need to apply, we are not accredited employers.