16 jobs found in ashburton

We are seeking a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm situated about 15 minutes from Ashburton. This position would suit someone with some dairy farm experience or someone who has no experience but is interested in working on a dairy farm  A start date can arranged between both parties parties. We milk 1500 cows at peak times in a 60 bail with ACR you will need to be a NZ citizen or hold a NZ  resident visa for this job  duties would include but not limited to milking keeping shed clean and hygienic milk plant maintenance setting up break fences general farm duties Need to be physically fit no Criminal record must be able to pass a drug test

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND This position is available for start next season We require an Assistant Manager to join our team in operating our 690 cow dairy farm. We have a 42 ASHB cowshed with cup removers, automatic teat spray, grain feeding, pivot irrigation, and lateral sprinklers, and a rotorainer.  We have a great team to work along side us, and run a great roster. 5on 2 off for the whole season, except August which is 6on 1 off. The right applicant will have a knowledge of NEW ZEALAND dairy farming systems, have a high level of understanding with pasture management, calving, animal health, mating selection, irrigation and be a team player. You must be comfortable in operating and managing the cowshed, SCC, picking sick/mastitis cows, performing treatment regimes, pasture management with some assistance, and milking unassisted. There is the opportunity to progress on farm. You will need a minimum of 3 years NEW ZEALAND dairy farming experience, and...

We are contract milkers milking 630 cows and are looking for a motivated 2IC to join our  team. The farm is located in the Hinds district, 20 minutes from Ashburton. It is 182ha, producing  500+kgms/cow. The farm is irrigated with 2 pivots, 15ha Kline and 5Ha of fixed grid. The  shed is a 54-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACRs and protrack with automatic drafting.   The successful applicant will have experience in pasture management, animal health, basic record  keeping and making sure machinery and farm are well- maintained. They will be able to drive a tractor  (including mowing and feeding out) and run the farm in the absence of the contract milker.  Primary  ITO Level 3 is required. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, a team player, takes pride in their workplace  and is a self-starter who can motivate themselves and others. This role is best suited to someone  with at least 3 years dairy farming experience and clear goals of progression in the industry....

We are seeking an experienced 2ic or Herd Manager looking to progress in the industry, to join us for the 2025/2026 season. We are located 15 mins away from Ashburton, milking 1500 cows at peak. We are a split calving farm, 500 in Autumn and 900 in spring. 80 bail shed with inshed feeding, ACRs, Afimilk collars, protrack and automatic teatspray and a wintering barn for our winter milkers.  We run a young team of 6 on a 6/2 roster on a 50 hour week (Minimum 45 hours). Two thirds of the year we run a 3in2 milking, with a maximum of 3 early starts a week.  $29ph-$32ph depending on experience We are targeting an enthusiastic person who is able to delegate, support team members and able to run the farm while the contract milkers are away.  Key aspects- Identifying mastitis, sick and lame cows Pick calved cows Grass management- Keen eye for residuals or willing to learn a new approach to this Tractor driving- Feeding out, rolling, setting the mower up, scraping out...

We require an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team located here in Dorie, Mid-Canterbury. We milk 600 cows thru a 40 aside herringbone shed. The farm is extremely well laid out with the cow shed centrally located. Irrigated via 2 two pivots, rotorainer and K-lines. We are a Lead with Pride Accredited Farm where attention to detail is paramount. Ideally applicants will have some full time dairy experience in New Zealand. You will be responsible for daily milkings and basic animal health. You must have some animal health knowledge including being able to detect and treat mastitis and lame cows. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be able to put up and shift break fences. Be competent operating a 4 wheeler and a tractor in a safe manner.  You will be drug free, be able to wake up in the mornings and have a good attitude towards cows and people. We run an 11 and 3 roster most of the year with 6 on and 2 off roster over calving. Renumeration will be...

Due to one of our staff members returning home, we are looking for a farm assistant to join our team on our 700 cow farm, 10 minutes from Ashburton located in the heart of mid canterbury. Our ideal person is someone with a can-do attitude, who is looking to progress through the dairy industry. We want someone who will buy in and help us create a strong team, who is self-motivated and is driven to work to a high standard. We are in the process of becoming a lead with pride Synlait farm. Your role will be working alongside us and as well as part of our team of 4 staff. Genal farm duties are required- milking, feeding of cows, irrigation and farm maintenance. We are a self-contained level 2 farming system, so there is winter grazing and young stock to tend to as well throughout the year. We pride ourselves of having a good work/ life balance for all- just not milking cows! We offer a 5 on 2 off roster all year around. Experience preferred (training on our system will be given)...

Do you:  Want an opportunity to take your leadership experience to the next level? Want to work alongside a hands-on Manager, within a team of 5? have at least two years NZ dairy experience? or relevant qualifications with a passion to learn? hold a current NZ driver license and current eligibility to work in NZ? If you answered yes to all these questions - we want to hear from you! We're looking for an Assistant Manager/2IC to join our Chertsey Dairies team, milking 950 cows through a 50 bale rotary with proctrack and in shed feeding; all located just 10 minutes north of Ashburton in the heart of Mid Canterbury. In this position you will be part of our leadership team, taking responsibility and working as a team with the Farm Manager, and the assistance of the wider team of 4 others. This will include pasture monitoring, feeding, irrigation and other farm duties. You’ll have an interest and awareness of issues affecting the dairy industry and a drive to learn...

We are looking for a Herd Manager to support our team at Singletree Dairies just 10 minutes north of Ashburton! With a 7, 2, 7, 2, 7,3 roster and 10 in 7 milking schedule - this is a job with lifestyle! However you must be in NZ currently to be considered. We have a large team milking 2200 cows - which means lots of different jobs to do, less early starts and less milkings to complete each week. You'll work with our experienced team members in the day to day running of one of our 500 cow herds and the following tasks: Milking: completed efficiently and hygienically, monitoring cell counts and withhold periods. - Shed maintenance: Ensure plant set up according to policy. Stock handling: Shift stock as directed reporting any wellbeing issues, monitor herd condition and take necessary animal health action, maintain stock records. -Irrigation: managing allocated irrigation to maximise pasture growth, shifting irrigation systems, ensuring compliance of effluent irrigation in...

Fixed-Term Farm Assistant - 1500 Cow Dairy Farm Location: Ashburton, New Zealand (10 minutes from town center) About Us: Join Bainne or Limited on our well-established 408-hectare dairy farm! We milk 1500 cows and are seeking a dedicated Farm Assistant to join our team for a fixed-term position. Job Description: We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to support our team from July 20th to mid-October. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with milking operations. General animal husbandry and care. Maintaining a clean and organized farm environment. Other general farm duties as required. Key Details: Fixed-term position: July 20th to mid-October. 1500 cow dairy farm. 408 hectares. 6 days on, 2 days off roster. Located 10 minutes from Ashburton town center. Requirements: Passion for animal care. Prepared to work in a hands-on environment. Excellent attention to detail. Reliable and punctual....

Calf Rearer - Seasonal Position Location: Ashburton, New Zealand (10 minutes from town center) About Us: Join our dedicated team for the upcoming calf rearing season! We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to assist in the rearing of approximately 400 replacement and bobby calves. Job Description: We are looking for a seasonal Calf Rearer to join our team from late July to mid-October (exact start date to be confirmed). Your primary responsibilities will include: Feeding and caring for calves. Maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Monitoring calf health and identifying any issues. Accurate record-keeping. General farm duties as required. Key Details: Seasonal position: Late July to mid-October (exact dates to be confirmed). Drive-in position. 5 days on, 2 days off roster (specific hours to be discussed). Remuneration: by negotiation Requirements: Minimum of a restricted New Zealand driver's license....

Situated on the main highway just North of the Rakaia River.... Burmont Holdings is looking for a Farm Assistant looking for a progressive career to be working towards a Herd Manager role in the future.  As a Farm Assistant you will assist in the day-to-day running of the farm to maximise production, key activities include: Milking Cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR’s, Protrack drafting system to manage Allflex collar alerts and Auto teat spray system.  You will be assisting with calving/calf rearing and mating Shifting Irrigators, break fencing, managing cows into allocated paddocks.  General good care of stock, weed spraying and assisting with general farm maintenance. Minimum hours required per week is 45 with a maximum of 50.  Healthy Homes accommodation available. You must be reliable, enthusiastic, and have a passion for farming and animals with 1-year minimum experience. https://www.spectrumgroup.co.nz/page/burmont-holdings-ltd/ PLEASE APPLY VIA...

We are seeking a porgressive Farm Manager to join our Team on Robel Farms Ltd. We require someone with a positive management history, confident in maximising pasture harvest, proven results in reproductive management, excellent communication and leasdership skills. We are owner operators and have farmed here for 25 years.  We look after all the calf rearing ourselves and are still very involved with the day to day running of the Farm, so are here to support you and our current staff. We peak at 700 cows, milked through a 54 bail rotary with ACR's and in shed feeding. The farm is fully irrigated by Centre pivots, set pole sprinklers and some K-line, we access water through the Ashburton Lyndhurst scheme and also have our own well water. We also own our own run off, located next to the Dairy Farm, so all our young stock are raised there and cows wintered on Kale there. We are situated on Thompsons Track, 10 minutes to Methven, 15 to Ashburton and 1 hour to Chch. Local primary...

Our current manager has been on our team for 5 years overseeing two sheds and is now moving to a sharemilking role. His unit manager brother is also returning home. We are looking for two people that best fit these roles. These roles are flexible to best suit the best candidates for our team. We require people that can fit our team culture and work with us to achieve our business goals and values. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the dairy farm but will work closely with the operations manager to achieve KPI's. You must: Have proven Pasture and Stock management capabilities. Be able to manage, communicate and relate well to a team. Have a strong efficient work ethic and be prepared to be hands on leading by example. Maintain a high standard in asset management. Achieve monthly KPIs and provide accurate timely reports, requiring a good level of computer literacy. Capability to use agrismart, MINDA, NAIT,  Protrack, Trev reports, word and...

We are looking for honest, punctual, hardworking Farm Assistant located 1612 Ashburton Staveley Road, Ashburton, New Zealand. Minium 1year of Relevant experience or New Zealand Register Level 4 or higher qualification. Must be physically fit. Available to work Weekends The farm is 142ha with peak cows approx 550 milking through 36 aside herringbone shed. Right candidate will assist with day-to-day jobs on farm e.g. milking cows feeding calves until Wenned Shifting Cows and calves. Spraying and grubbing weeds, shifting fence should have knowledge of finding mastitis and lame cows should be able to treat and keep records. Clean and maintain milking plant clean and maintain farm equipment like tractor bikes and wagons etc. Shifting effluent spreader. A team player is a must as you will be expected to work, live and contribute to the farm team, have positive attitude and physically fit. Should be able to drive tractor and 2 and 4 wheeler. Strictly...

Looking for an experienced 2IC to work alongside contract milker. Must have minimum 3 years experience, experience in a management role is preferred. Need to have a can do attitude and be able to problem solve and manage a large multi cultural team. Ideally can hit the ground running and bring enthusiasm to build 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  Skills required: experience managing pasture, our system aims to harvest the maximum pasture possible with strategic supplement use People management as we have 5 full time staff plus up to 2 relief staff  Strong animal health knowledge - ability to make decisions around animal health in contract milkers...

Jamieson Dairies is looking for a super star 2IC to join their team from 1 June 2025 to support the Farm Manager in leading their farming operation and will be responsible for supporting managerial activities and driving operational performance within their Team.  Jamieson Dairies has a large stable team with the current 2IC having been on the farm for almost 10 years!  So if you are looking for a long-term solution in this role as 2IC then please apply today.   Jamieson Dairies is located 20km north of Ashburton and is the largest dairy business within Spectrum Group, milking 1400 kiwi cross cows through an 80 bail rotary with ACRS/protrack/inshed feeding on a 388ha platform.   Key Accountabilities include: • Production - Milking/Feed and stock management • Maintenance & Asset Management Protection - fencing/race/plant and machinery maintenance • Reporting - liaising with farm managers around work priorities • Health & Safety - reporting and maintaining....