4 jobs found in Oamaru

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

We have an exciting opportunity for a progressive and motivated operator to contract milk our 880 cow farm in the heart of the Taieri plains, close to Dunedin. The farm owners promote excellence across all aspects of their business and are looking to form a long-term relationship with someone whom shares their passion and vision for the dairy industry. The successful applicant will have sole charge of the dairy platform operation including liaising with contractors and farm service people. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of managing effective teams and creating a positive work place. Other desired attributes include: - exceptional pasture management and feed planning - A history of meeting target farm KPI's - Strong communication and time management skills - Prioritises animal health/husbandry - Has a strong understanding of farm compliance and H&S requirements - Willingness to learn and incorporate new technology/innovation. Contract terms can be negotiated...

Key Responsibilities; Staff management - productive, quality staff, happy and enhance the farm reputation as an employer Feeding - Assist Farm manager on daily planning and pasture allocation to hit farm target. Milk Production - maintain a grade free and low SCC standard. Stock Management - Assist on all sorts of animal health issues. Environmental Management - Assist to meet all regional compliance Health and Safety - Comply with all health and safety requirements.

We require a highly motivated contract milker to assist us in the running of our family based dairy operation situated on the taieri plains near to the dunedin airport. Someone keen to upskill themselves in dairy farming practice, to learn and grow in their knowledge and enjoyment of farming. Milking 360 peak cows, with no wintering on dairy platform and young stock also grazed off. Minimal calf rearing requirements. Tractor, mower and feed out equipment provided. Contract milker requires bikes and some equipment for the day to day running and farm maintenance required. One full time staff member is a non negotiable requirement plus relief staff as required. This is a small herd but we have consistently produced well for the farm size averaging 170,000kgms over the past 5 seasons. A great dairy shed setup with a 46 bale rotary shed with acrs and protrack for operator ease, making this a very time efficient shed keeping stock and staff happy. We have MSD SenseHub collars...