Greenstone Recruitment

Due to unforseen circumstances, we require a farm assistant to join us on our farm in Okoroire to assist the milking of 400 cows through a 38 bail rotary.  We are 50/50 Sharemilkers on a family farm. You will need to be able to take instructions from our 2IC.  We are looking for someone who has a real interest in farming and someone who can get to the shed on time.  You would need to be confident on a 2 wheel motorbike and some tractor experience would be an advantage.  You would have to have good stockmanship, a calm nature, honest and reliable.  Your duties are, but not limited to:  milking cows, feeding cows, animal health, effluent.  You need to understand health, safety and wellbeing.   You must have a minimum of 6 months dairy farming experience or a L2 or higher qualification in Agriculture. Roster 11/3 Salary $70,000 to $75,000 Contour flat with some steeper sidlings You must have a full drivers license You must be drug free and undergo rgular  random drugs...

We are looking for a   dedicated, and motivated Farm Assistant   to join our thriving dairy operation. Our progressive farm milks   750 cows through a modern 50-bale rotary shed , featuring   in-shed feeding, Protrack, and automatic drafting systems . The operation also includes a purpose-built   feed pad, Halter technology, and a 300-cow composting herd home , providing an efficient, well-equipped and forward-thinking working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about dairy farming, takes pride in their work, and is committed to maintaining high standards of   animal welfare, milk quality and farm performance . About the Role As Farm Assistant, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the farm, working as part of a team to ensure the herd is well cared for and the farm operates efficiently. Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining consistently high milk quality standards Monitoring and...

Experienced Tractor Driver – Full Time (Cambridge/Kaipaki) We are seeking an experienced Tractor Driver to join our team based in the Cambridge/Kaipaki area. This is a full-time position offering consistent hours, with work primarily Monday to Friday and occasional weekend work depending on weather conditions. About the Role: Operating large tractors, including Fendt and John Deere machinery Working across a range of farm locations Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, primarily within the dairy farming sector Carrying out effluent management tasks to a high standard What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in dairy farming (essential) Strong knowledge of effluent management (essential) Confidence operating modern, large-scale agricultural machinery Reliability, good communication skills, and a professional approach Driving license is essential Ideally class 4 minimum preferred A clear criminal record No drugs,...