2 jobs found in Balfour, Southland Region

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our stable team of three full-timers.  Family owner-operators of a 233 ha dairy farm in Balfour. 30 minutes from Gore, 10 minutes from Lumsden. We milk 550 cows through a 50-bale rotary fitted with arcs, in-bail teat spray, auto wash, in-shed feeding, cow manager and Waikato auto-drafting  First-calving heifers are milked once a day year-round, reducing afternoon milking to 430 cows. Our cows are wintered in a barn, and all young stock are wintered on our run off. Key Responsibilities: Milking Setting up break fences Weed spraying Feeding out silage Calving assistance Shifting pods Feeding out/topping Shifting crops Animal health General farm duties as required We Offer: Supportive owner-operator environment Modern infrastructure and reliable systems 5 on / 2 off roster (Sunday Monday off) (6 on / 1 off during calving) 1 Bedroom self-contained accommodation with double glazing, heat pump, and a newly...

Farm assistant wanted to help with the day to day operation of a 740 cow farm. 60 bail rotary with acr and in-shed feeding system. Some experience preferred but not necessary. Full training will be provided. Immediate start.