2 experienced farm assistant jobs found in Ranfurly

We have three Dairy Farm Assistant positions available on a 1000-cow farm in the Ranfurly area. The farm is located approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes from Dunedin and 2 hours and 40 minutes from Queenstown, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the...

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant/Farm Hand  for our  Appleton Dairy Farm.  The farm is located near Ranfurly, between Queenstown and Dunedin in New Zealand's South Island. The farm is approximately 840ha, fully self-contained milking roughly 1250 cows with Halter collars, a 80 bail Delavel rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding, Protrac and auto teat spray. This is an excellent career opportunity offering: A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities. Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster. Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment. Support to pursue training and education opportunities. A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience   ($80-85k TPV annually inclusive of accommodation). Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. This role will include tasks...