10 jobs found in Ashburton Forks

Job will Involve. we have 480 cows to calved end of July to October 2026 + Rearing approximately 120 heifer calves/45 beef calves and 10 bulls + Feeding bobby calves until 4 days old  + Tube feeding if newborn calves are not drinking from the feeding bottle  + Training calves for the feeders  + Identify any calves not drinking milk and feeding them  + Report any problem of calves and machinery  + Help for milking when staff has day off 

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our 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 animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

we are looking for a reliable calf Rearer to join our team for the up coming calving season, some experience would be ideal as you will be working alone most of time, jobs would include tubing new born's ,teaching to feed on feeders, administering medication to any sick ones, we are an adlib farm so keeping feeding barrels and trophs clean to insure we dont get scours in the pens. Some extra work on farm may be available to make up hours at the start, that can be discussed at the interview. We can offer temporary accommodation just over calving if needed. You must have patience and a down to earth attitude, also have a love and kindness for animals.

Enthusiastic Calf Rear Needed for 1800 cows! Calf rearer – 2026 / 27 Season Start date: 20th July New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer 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 animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A new-farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice What...

Ideal position for a Working Holiday Visa We are seeking an energetic and willing to learn person to help rear calves on our farm situated between Ashburton and Methven in Mid Canterbury. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking for an experience, to work hard, to learn, and feel proud of the reward of seeing the calves grow and flourish in our environment. Being physically fit is an advantage, at times with being able to lift a large calf. This position includes ensuring every calf receives sufficient colostrum, and being taught to feed on a calf feeder. The ability to drive a 5 speed manual vehicle would be a bonus.  More hours could be available on farm if you were able to drive a 2 wheel motorbike safely. We operate a 6 on 1 off roster for 6 weeks, and then 5 on 2 off when work load eases. Situated 30 minutes to Mt Hutt Ski field, and 1 hour to Christchurch

This is drive in position available from 20th July till late September. Must have drivers license  Farm is 17miniutes from Ashburton town and 15 minutes from methven.  Rearing 280 replacement calves . Must be physically fit . No experience necessary training provided on farm. 

We are looking for a calf rearer to come and join our team of 3. This role will have sole charge of rearing 150 heifer replacements, training is provided. There would also be the option to help with milking in the mornings.  We milk 610 cows through a 54-bale rotary with protrack with smaXtec animal monitoring. The roster is 6 days on and 2 days off, this could be negotiable. Position is from mid-late July through to mid-late September. A fully furnished one bedroom cottage is available on the farm.  Pay based on experience.  Please not the job is only for 8-10 weeks and applicant must have a visa to be able to work in New Zealand. 

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our team and help raise 300 replacements and possibly help with 150 beef calves. This contract can go out from July to December if wanted and discuss relief milk options also. We are 10mins south of hinds, 20 mins from Ashburton and 20 mins from Geraldine The candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently unsupervised. We like having an efficient system that produces quality calves and good team culture. Having experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves is important. We are willing to pay well for the right person. Drive in, travel remuneration to discuss We have up to date equipment and good support for getting the job done

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Calf Rearer at Chiswick Farm. Reporting to the Farm Manager, we’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. Does this sound like you? You are available to work until calf rearing is complete (around the start of December). You’ve had some experience with calf births as well as feeding and caring for the newborns Milking experience as part of a large dairy herd operation is a big bonus. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health and welfare You have a good understanding of...

2 calf rearing positions are available on an 1600 cow dairy farm. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. To help in rearing 400 replacement calves and 250 bull calves. Its a full time position. Accomodation is available if required.