3 jobs found in Rakaia

We are looking for an experienced and motivated 2IC for our 680-cow family dairy farm situated 8km from Dunsandel. We have a strong focus on fully feeding cows and animal health. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the dairy farm including milking in our modern 54 bail rotary with ACRs and in shed feeding through to pasture, fertilizer and irrigation management.   Our cows are wintered and calved down under cover in 3 herd homes. The ideal candidate will have a clear focus on individual responsibility and be a motivated team player that likes a laugh and is prepared to accept new challenges. A minimum of 3 years dairy experience is required.  Key attributes Being competent on tractors and around machinery  Good animal health awareness and early issue detection Competent hoof trimming an advantage  

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new farm, 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 and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...

Junior manager/2IC Dairy Farm Position  We are seeking a motivated and capable  2IC (Second in Charge) or trainee manager  to join our team on a  550-cow dairy farm . Our farm operates a  40-aside herringbone shed  and you will be working alongside  two other team members  in a supportive environment. This role suits someone who is confident stepping into a leadership position and helping run the day-to-day operations of the farm. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management of the farm Support and help manage staff Milking in a 40-aside herringbone shed Animal health, pasture management, and general farm duties Taking responsibility for farm operations when the manager is off-farm You’ll be working alongside   two other team members   in a team-focused environment where   respect, communication, and helping each other succeed are a big priority . We run an additional farm 5km away and...