6 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...

We’re on the hunt for a good keen farmer to join our team in Orawia . I f you can spot a lame cow before breakfast, enjoy running good systems, and don’t mind a bit of Southland weather keeping you humble, keep reading. The Farm Halter collars 630 cows wintered 54-bail rotary ACRs Auto teat spray Protrack drafting Good gear, tidy systems, and a team that likes a laugh while getting the job done We’re big on animal health, efficiency, and creating a workplace where everyone pulls together. The Job This is a genuine 2IC / senior farm assistant role where you’ll work alongside the Farm Manager and help keep the wheels turning. Your days could include: Milking and shed setup Animal health and treatments Calving Feeding and pasture management Tractor work Fixing the random thing that broke overnight Using farm tech without throwing the toys across the shed Helping lead the team and...

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.

Seeking a full time Dairy Farm Assistant who can step into 2IC position as required.  There is the opportunity for a partner to undertake relief milking, lawn mowing, gardening etc for the right applicant. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cows, and takes pride in their workplace.  Someone who is mature, reliable and genuinely enjoys going to work each day.      Ideally you will have a year or two experience milking in a rotary cowshed and confident to carry out typical daily tasks associated with a high performing dairy farm. We take pride in our people, animals, property and environment, if you think you can too - then let's talk!       

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 

We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) to join our team on Mount Bee Dairies, located in Northern Southland 45–70 minutes from Te Anau, Gore, Invercargill, and Queenstown. With the possibility of taking over Management in 1 or 2 years for the right person.  We milk 630 cows through a 54-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, in-shed feeding. Our farm is 226 hectares of effective area. We winter cows on fodder beet and swedes ourselves on our additional Run off block of 55Ha, raise young stock on the farm until they reach 100kg before they go grazing. There is also the option for a partner to take part in calf rearing/relief milking. As 2IC, you will work in a team of three including myself as manager and relief staff when needed. You will need to be hands-on, willing to get the job done, but also ready to step into a leadership role and make decisions when required. Our farm is a grass-based system 2 farm, so pasture management is key. So, we are...