3 jobs found in auckland

Wairau Valley - near Blenheim We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a large-scale dairy operation milking 1,100 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed . This role would suit someone with 2–3+ years’ dairy farming experience who is confident working independently, takes pride in their work, and is keen to be part of a hardworking, supportive team. The Role Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Milking and general cowshed duties Bringing cows to and from the shed Feeding out and confident tractor operation Setting up, shifting and maintaining K-Line irrigation Identifying and assisting with sick, lame or injured stock General stock work and animal health Fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with other day-to-day farm operations as required About You We’re looking for someone who: Has at least 2–3 years of practical NZ dairy farming experience Is...

Farm Assistant – Dairy, Beef & Sheep South Head, North-West Auckland We are a family-owned farming and contracting business based on the South Head Peninsula of the Kaipara Harbour, in North-West Auckland. Our farming operation includes a 200-cow, once-a-day dairy farm, along with approximately 600ha of beef and sheep finishing across separate blocks. We also operate Caleb Jackson Contracting, our general agricultural contracting business, as well as a fencing crew during winter. We are looking for a reliable and capable Farm Assistant to join our team in a varied, hands-on role across our farming operations. The Role: Approximately 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Fortnightly roster: Week 1: Sunday–Friday (Saturday/Sunday off) Week 2: Monday–Thursday (Friday/Saturday off) Hours and start/finish times may be negotiable for the right applicant. Key Responsibilities: Relief milking on our 200-cow, once-a-day dairy farm – previous milking...

We are looking for an experienced Herd Manager to join our team. They need to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Please only apply for this position if you are living and working already in NZ. From July (calving) the time off will be 12 on 2 off. After AI the time off roster will change to 11 on 3 off.