3 dairy farm assistant jobs found

We are on the lookout for two staff members to join our small team based 20 minutes out of invercargill in Southland My partner and I contract milk two farms two minutes apart milking 420 spring calving friesian cows on each farm. We are looking for a 2ic and a farm assistant for the upcoming season starting June the 1st. Though we would be happy for someone to start earlier than this. Both farms have excellent infrastructure and machinery including a 40 aside herring-bone and 50 bail rotary sheds with acrs, in shed feeding and automated wash and drafting systems. Both farms also utilise wintering barns/feed pads and are maintained to a very high standard. We are very passionate about our stock and strive for the best results. We set high standards of animal health, dairy hygiene and general farm tidiness. The 2IC role will be based full time on one of the farm while the farm assistant will work between both properties with transport provided. We will run a 6 on 1 off...

Assistant Manager wanted to assist management to run a 750 cow farm operation near Balfour. The farm is a 320 hectare effective with a 60 bail rotary platform with in-shed feeding, automatic teat spray, auto draft with cow wearing collar to aid with animal health and mating.  The successful applicant will have a proven tract record in pasture management, animal health, staff management and at least 3 years dairy farming experience in New Zealand.

What we are looking for Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day running of a family run dairy platform. This is a hands on role requiring strong leadership skills and the ability to manage daily farm operations when required. Expectations Minimum 4 years New Zealand dairy farming experience, including previous Herd Manager or Assistant Manager roles. The successful applicant will have strong animal health and stock handling skills, be an effective communicator and team player and is confident with tractor work, feeding out, and fencing. Experience in using modern dairy technology including Protrack/Minda, in shed feeding systems, auto drafting, Allflex collars, and milk meters is preferred