2 jobs found in Oamaru, remote

arm Assistant – Dairy Farming Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on two progressive dairy farms milking a total of 2200 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to further their dairy farming career while working within a supportive team environment and modern farming systems. About the Farm Two dairy farms, 1100 cows each Autumn calving and winter milking systems Halter farming technology Supportive management team and staff Progressive and well-resourced farming operation you will be based on just one farm however  The Role The Farm Assistant will work alongside management and senior staff helping with the day-to-day running of the farms. Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health and identifying issues early Feeding and general stock work Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Calf rearing support during calving General farm...

Looking for an enthusiastic Farm Assistant and Herd Manager. Due do our business expanding, we have various positions available for someone motivated to work with our capable Management and Dairy Team as: Herd Manager and capable Dairy Farm Assistant. We will milk 800, 700 and 400 cows on 3 farms, 15 minutes from Oamaru near Enfield in North Otago. The plan is to establish a capable team to work with and learn from the Farm Owner and Excellent Sharemilker. And in doing so, progress the workplace skill base via “working hard” and efficiently; whilst learning about Dairy Farm Systems. We will be producing profitable milk in a grass based system and fill any feed deficits with supplement as required. The properties average 200 effective ha with “2” 54 bale rotary’s and a 40 aside Herringbone (400 cows). We have Strong soils to grow grass under irrigation and the contour of the farms is rolling (so safety on bikes and tractors is paramount to our system). There are good effluent...