2 jobs found in Dunsandel, canterbury region

Job Description We are looking for a   motivated and experienced Head Calf Rearer   to take full responsibility for rearing   350 heifer replacements   on our well-run dairy operation. Additional 100 beef bulls to be reared on farm. This is a key role on farm, ideal for someone who takes pride in raising   healthy, well-grown calves   and enjoys working independently while being supported by a positive team. About the role You will lead the calf rearing operation and ensure our young stock get the   best possible start to life . Key responsibilities include: Ensure feeding good quality gold colostrum in the first hours of life. Training calves onto teat feeders Tubing when required Monitoring calf health and identifying any issues early Administering treatments and reporting health concerns Maintaining high standards of hygiene in sheds and equipment Keeping accurate records About the farm Rearing   350 replacement heifers...

We are looking for some help on our 680-cow dairy farm, 10 minutes West of Dunsandel. The role is full time during calving season with sole responsibility for rearing 180 heifer replacement calves. We have a calf trailer to get milk from the shed to the calf sheds; this has a motor and pumps milk into calf feeders so no bucketing.  Option one is just to help during calving with the calves, so from the middle of July to mid/late September and we hire a relief milker separately. Option two is to help on the farm outside of feeding calves and the job will change to dairy farm assistant role from late July through to early February. This would include milking cows in our 50 bale rotary with cup removers. Getting cows in, putting up fences, spraying weeds and shifting k-line irrigation.  The job comes with a modern brick house which will be partially furnished.  Applicants must have a current work visa for New Zealand.