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Job Description We are   millerstockfood  we   operate a feed mill south of balclutha    we are looking for a motivated permanent or casual farm hand processing grain for sale ,producing  bulk load of dairy feeds also  bagged calf meal , pig poultry feeds and crushed barley . Good guidance and assistance given by employer. preferably needs to be a good   forklift operator and experienced in operating and maintaining farm machinery Must be in New Zealand now, or legally allowed to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. this is a drive in position      Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk 40 Remuneration starting wage is Negotiable with experience good wages to right person Farm Information Farm Size (Ha) 300. On-Farm Staff 5 with  3 family members How to Apply Please contact online or call. Contact Details 0272601070

We require a Herd Manager or Farm Assistant to join our team on our 520 cow farm located near Hororata. The successful applicant will need to be honest, punctual and have a can-do attitude. You will be required to work closely with the Contract Milker to manage cows, including feeding/pasture and health, set fences, spray weeds and help out with other farm duties. Minimum of 2 years NZ dairy experience is required. The farm has a modern 40 bale Rotary Shed with Auto Cup Removers. We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of experience and job requirements. Please apply with a covering letter and CV, including at least two referee to the email address below.

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Drive in milking position available. please note there is no available accomodation. 450 cows milked through a 36 aside shed. Can be flexible for the right candidate but ideally we would like to have someone on farm 5 days a week. Approximately 3 hours in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon. Two people in the cow shed at all times. Possibility of extra hours doing additional farm work available.

Dairy Farm Assistant – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and keen Dairy Farm Assistant  to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet the following...

Due to injury we require a fixed term staff member  till December . Competitive package and tidy recently renovated 5 bedroom house available

Herd Manager (2 Positions Available) – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Herd Managers to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet...

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Farm Assistant at Aylesbury Grazing near Burnham. We’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. Aylesbury Grazing is a 380ha drystock property near Burnham. This is a dairy support farm with 1500 R1's, and R2's, and 120 R1 and R2 Jersey bulls, plus 180 Carry-overs. Does this sound like you? You have two or more years of experience in the farming industry, or equivalent tertiary education. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently, including two-wheel motorbikes. You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health...

We require someone to rear calves on our 520 cow dairy farm, located 10 minutes from Palmerston North. Experience in calf rearing/stock husbandry is required. We are looking for someone with the patience, attention to detail and temperament to be able to care for young calves. The position is for approximately from mid July to mid October. You would be responsible for feeding all calves in the calf sheds comprising of 200 reared to weaning plus all bobby calves. Approximately 2 hours per morning and afternoon. Relief milking also available