4 jobs found in methven

We are looking for a full time farming assistant to join our team for the upcoming season. We are contract milking this farm near methven.   The farm is at Alford forest, is a 54 bale rotary shed with inshed feeding and ACR's. You must have at least 6 months NZ dairy farming experience, be a good team player. Must be able to come to us for an interview and currently live in NZ. Roster is 5:2, guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week. Must be non smoking and able to pass a drug test. We will only contact people we are keen to interview.

Drive in - Calf rearer wanted for next season from mid July to end of October 2025 . We will be calving down 800 cows. Rearing 200 heifer replacements plus bobbies, and some wagyus beefies. Job includes: 🐄 Tubing new calves, farm staff will help with majority of tubing. 🐄 Feeding replacements and bobbies. 🐄 Cleaning of all equipment daily. 🐄 Ability to ride a 4 wheeler towing 60 teat calfateria. 🐄 Eye for ill health, to report to manager. 🐄 Good time management. We are situated 6km from Ashburton. If you would like to know more PM. Thanks

Seeking out an experienced and motivated dairy farm manager for a large scale high producing dairy unit located between Methven and Ashburton.  Your skills will need to ensure high production, quality and overall presentation is achieved. The property has pivot irrigation, has high quality lanes and is equipped with an 80-bail rotary with in shed feeding. Main focus is strong skills in pasture and supplement management, animal health treating and recording and the ability to supervise and support all staff to achieve performance and development.  Compliance with health and safety, farming practices and the environment is a high priority along with the ability to solve problems and organise a farm daily of this nature.  The successful applicant must have a proven record of attention to detail with high standards of tidiness across all areas of the farm, including milk quality.  The applicant must be eligible to work in NZ, have a valid and current drivers licence for NZ,...

We are seeking a candidate for our 500 cow dairy farm near Methven, Canterbury. The ideal candidate will have some experience milking cows and caring for animals with a high attention to detail. We operate a spring calving farm that is fully irrigated and have single accommodation available on farm. To be considered for this role, you must have a valid work visa and a full drivers license.   Please apply with a c.v. and at least two references.