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Assistant Herd Manager Temuka .   Otautau Dairies Limited runs a 750 cow herd on a 190ha block near Temuka . The farm has a 44 bale rotary with automation including in shed feeding, automatic cup removers. The farm is irrigated via 2 pivots fixed grid and guns. We offer a positive team environment with a focus on attention to detail; progression opportunities are available for the right person.       We are looking for an Assistant Herd Manager to join our team Applicants for this position must have a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail with a passion for the dairy industry. Reliability, honesty, and a willingness to grow and learn are essential for this role. The role will involve assisting with farm duties, including milking cows, assisting with pasture management, animal health, shed hygiene, farm maintenance, calving and calf rearing, other tasks as reasonably requested. This position would suite someone with 1+ year experience in...

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm located in the waitaki valley, 10 minutes to Kurow and Duntroon, located 45 minutes from Oamaru. The farm milks 400 cows through a 54 bail rotary with in shed feeding and ACRs, irrigated via pivots, fixed grid and k-line. Day to day tasks and responsibilities include milk harvesting - ensuring production of high-quality milk, cleaning and maintaining the milking plant feeding the cows - follow instructions for setting up breaks. Assist with weed control.  moving and handling stock in a safe manner assist with the operation and management of the dairy effluent system You'll need to be physically fit and able to ride 2 wheel motorbikes Roster is 6 and 2. May be subject to change.  During calving roster may change and may include weekend work. Tractor experience would be advantageous along with some experience operating 2 and 4 wheelers on hills. 4 bedroom family home available....

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm located in Duntroon, located 40 minutes from Oamaru. The farm milks 600 cows through a 40 aside herringbone with in shed feeding and ACRs, irrigated via pivots and k-line. Day to day tasks and responsibilities include milk harvesting - ensuring production of high-quality milk, cleaning and maintaining the milking plant feeding the cows - follow instructions for setting up breaks. Assist with weed control. Cows are wintered on the dairy farm, and you will be required to shift crop breaks over winter. moving and handling stock in a safe manner assist with the operation and management of the dairy effluent system You'll need to be physically fit and able to ride 2 wheel motorbikes Tractor driving experience would be advantageous Roster is 6 and 2. May be subject to change.  During calving roster may change and may include weekend work. 4 bedroom family home available on farm....