2 jobs found in tasman

Longbush Farms is a family operated Farming business running two dairy platforms alongside a dairy support and beef farm. We are looking for a capable and reliable farm assistant to join our team on our dairy support and beef farm located 10 minutes from Motueka. You will be working alongside our Farm Manager. Day to day work would include • Machinery operation and maintenance • Stock work – including animal health • Harvesting of supplement for dairy platforms • Fertiliser application • Cultivation • General farm maintenance and labour To be successful in this position you would need to have great stock skills and be passionate about the animals. It is preferred you have a working knowledge of dairy, dry stock and beef. We are looking for energetic, self-motivated applicants who can work alone or in a team. You must have the ability to take initiative and a positive attitude to your work. Applicants must have a full NZ drivers licence and be a NZ resident or have a current NZ work...

Excellent opportunity to take the next step into contract milking with a future of growth. Supportive farm owners with a 110Ha effective dairy platform and simple farm systems, offer an enjoyable balance between lifestyle and profitability. Milking 300 Freisian crossbreed cows through a 24 aside herringbone shed. 130 000KgMS production Support block close by for wintering herd. k line and sprinkler irrigation for 30Ha of platform. Opportunities for fishing and hunting near by along with hiking/biking trails around lake Rotoiti. Nearby rural community of Tapawera offers School, Kindergarten, and shops. Main centre being Richmond (45mins). Great rural support with farm source delivering twice weekly Competitive renumeration with advanced monthly payments to assist with cash flow. Applicants must be open and honest, and passionate about turning grass into milk. Only applicants who are eligible to work and are currently residing in NZ will be considered.