2 jobs found in culverden

We are looking for Herd manager to assist with running our 630 cow farm in Culverden. You main duties will be milking, cleaning cowshed, fencing, feeding calves, weed control, riding motorbike and other farm duties. One year of NZ dairy experience is a minimum and lvl4+ ITO qualification or similar Agriculture training is compulsory. Our candidate must be physically fit as manual work and heavy lifting may be required and be ready to wake up at 4am and work after 5pm if circumstance requires (with regular breaks). You also need to be ready to work weekends and holidays as required per your roster. Accommodation on farm provided so you need to have your own reliable transport due to the remote location of workplace. Weekly hours will be between 40-60 depending on part of the year. Pay is accommodation included. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Upper Balmoral Tekoa Road  This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a medium size dairy farm. Peak 620 cows, 54 bail rotary, flood wash, modern farm.  Duties may include: Milking and assisting with the day-to-day running of the dairy Feeding and animal care Calf care General farm work and maintenance Helping with seasonal jobs as required We are looking for someone who is  enthusiastic, hardworking, practical and keen to learn . Previous dairy or farming experience is preferred, but we are happy to consider the right agricultural student with a good attitude. The position would suit a Lincoln Student looking to spend their summer gaining practical dairy farming experience. Time off over New Years.