2 dairy farm assistant jobs found in Oamaru

We require a new manager/2IC to assist us in running our 550 cow farm near Enfield. Our previous 2IC of 4 years left at the end of the last season and we are looking for a fit and energetic person to join our team. Farm Information: 54 bail rotary with in-shed feeding and cup removers Fully irrigated 165 ha dairy platform with 3 pivots and fixed grid poles High performing XB herd targeting 550MS/cow and 2000 MS/ha 80ha Run-off that is fully irrigated with fixed grid poles We require someone that is capeable of running the farm to a high standard in the absence of the owners later in the season. They would need to be able to manage pasture, heat detect cows, and drive the tractor feeding out and spreading fertiliser on rolling hills. They need to be able to speak and understand English and be a NZ Resident or allowed to work in NZ The farm is located 10 minutes from Oamaru and 5 minutes from Enfield.

Glencairn Dairy Ltd are on the hunt for an awesome 2IC to join us on our 500 cow farm.  We are located 20 minutes from Oamaru near Windsor.  The farm is flat to rolling, 85% of the farm is irrigated with pivots and the balance is in k-line. The shed is a 40 ASHB with feed pad, in shed feeding, protrack, ACR's and auto teat sprayer. Glencairn is part of a larger corporate structure, there is plenty of opportunity to grow and learn within that environment. We would like the 2IC to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including financial budgeting, environmental compliance and H&S. Training will be provided Key tasks and responsibilities include:  Responsible for supporting manager to manage all stock in accordance with industry animal health and welfare guidelines and farm policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing efficient, effective milking and dairy hygiene practices. Ensuring all milk quality protocols are followed. Responsible for supporting...