4 jobs found in waimate

Lee and Sarah Bryant require a Variable Order Sharemilker for their South Branch farm in South Canterbury, 20 minutes from Waimate. This is a new position and will be available for an enthusiastic sharemilker prepared to be challenged, involved in all aspects of this farm, and looking for a long-term opportunity. This well set up fully irrigated 155ha dairy farm will winter 450 cows on 100ha effective, and associated irrigable and dry land, production of 160,000kg MS. Reliable irrigation from the MGI Irrigation Scheme. Cows are wintered on a nearby runoff.   There is a 40 aside herringbone dairy shed including automatic cup removers, and in-shed feeding of PKE. There is a weeping wall with effluent storage and the effluent dispersed through the pivot.   The majority of the diet is pasture so high-quality pasture management is essential. The successful applicant: ·       Must be passionate to drive the business and continual improvement. ·       Will...

We require a hard working, reliable and motivated 2IC to join our team for the 2025/26 season. You will work closer with the sharemilkers, making this position a great opportunity for you to further your farming knowledge and skills to progress through the industry.   We pride ourselves on running a tidy farm with high production on a predominantly pasture based system. We milk 530 cows in a herringbone shed. The farm is 157ha and spray irrigated via 3 centre pivots, and kline in the corners. We are located at Glenavy Southcanterbury. We are looking for someone who is motivated and keen to progress through the d airy industry with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail. The following attributes are essential for this position: ·          Good knowledge of pasture quality and management ·          Excellent animal husbandry skills ·          A drive and attention to detail to gain best production possible ·          High level of...

Relief Milker position available Mainly afternoon milkings 500 cows in a herringbone shed milking starts at 2:15pm and finished around 4:30 pm Experienced preferred Could lead into a full time position and not only milking all things considered Drive in position Located at Glenavy

Farm Manager position available at Glenavy South Canterbury Milking 530 cows in a 40 aside herringbone shed with spray irrigation Flat contour easy set up farm Applicants must have at least 2-3 seasons experience of day to day running of a farm all aspects, Pasture, fertliser, tractor work etc Irrigation experience 30ha of k-line and understanding of effulent management Hands on team leader Part time or full time work available for partner if desired