6 jobs found in Dunsandel

Assistant Manager/2IC   – 900 Cow Dairy Farm | Methven   Are you an experienced dairy farmer looking for a role where you can take on responsibility, have a genuine input into the operation and work alongside a good Farm Manager? We are looking for a  2IC to join our 900-cow dairy farm , just out of Methven. This is a well-established, well-resourced operation with good facilities, a strong team and the equipment required to do the job properly. The current 2IC is moving on at the end of September creating an opening for someone ready to step into the role. The role This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of dairy farming. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will have an important role in: Day-to-day running of the farm Herd management and animal health Pasture and feed management Staff leadership and day-to-day organisation Farm maintenance and machinery Milking and general dairy shed operations...

Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer, Halter and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor operator and must be able to do rotorainers Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and...

🚜 2IC POSITION AVAILABLE  📍 Otaio, South Canterbury Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Assistant / Junior 2ic to join our team.  We are milking 800 cows through a 50-bail rotary in Otaio, South Canterbury. What we offer: ● Modern two-bedroom cottage ● 6 days on, 2 days off roster all year round ● Great team of supportive staff ● Competitive remuneration based on experience ● A positive and enjoyable working environment We are looking for someone with good stockmanship skills, tractor skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to show initiative and take responsibility. Someone who works well within a team and takes pride in their work. We have a great team in place and are looking for the right person to join us. If this sounds like you, please send us a private message with your experience and contact Otaio, South Canterbury

We are currently in our 17th year of share milking on our beautiful 244 Ha farm located just minutes from Kumara Junction and 45 mins to Greymouth. Being a husband-and-wife team, we are very family friendly, and we love to get our 3 beautiful daughters involved on the farm when they have time.   On that note, although we are needing an assistant farm manager, we are the kind of people that don’t really put too much emphasis on titles as we are a team and we all pitch in, however we do need someone who has at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in the industry so that you can manage the farm when we want to take some time off.  Essential skills that you must possess to be successful in this role are pasture management, tractor driving, producing the highest quality milk, animal husbandry, drenching/vaccinating, identify and treat mastitis and lame cows, reliable, honest and hardworking.   Treat the farm as if it is your own.  In return we offer a competitive salary negotiable...

We are seeking a experienced Assistant farm Manager/ Farm Manager to join our team. We are located at Morven,10 minutes from Waimate. The farm milks 1400 cows through a rotary shed, split calving spring 1000 cow and Autumn 400 cows.   Farm have winter barns and cows stays barn at winter. we run a 6 on 3 off roster except August we running 6 on 1 off roster. We got relief milker and calf rearer.   We are looking for someone that is: - Reliable - Strong observation skills - Good communication skills - Be a leader for the team.  The role will include making pasture management decisions, management of the cowshed, managing the other staff, delegating jobs , Operating and Maintain machinery etc.  This position comes with a single man unit. NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY  If this interests you at all please get in touch to discuss more. Must be New Zealand Resident or Citizen to apply this position.  

We are seeking a motivated farm manager or up and coming 2IC who is passionate about  pasture dairy farming, animal welfare, team leadership and farm efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced farm manager looking for change, or for someone ready to take the next step in their dairy career. Kowhai Downs is Fonterra supplier in the Maruia Valley, made up of a 400ha dairy farm, peak milking 840 cross bred cows, as well as 250ha of adjacent support land running 180 R1 and R2 replacement heifers. The dairy platform is flat, predominantly dryland, but with a 100ha brand new center pivot currently being installed. The support land has 150ha of flat/rolling land, and 100ha of hills. There are currently 6 full time staff, plus manager on a 6-2 roster. The manager will play an important leadership role in coordinating the team, maintaining high standards of farm operations and ensuring the farm's goals are achieved.   The farm milks through a 54 bale rotary shed, running a...