2 herd manager jobs found in Ashburton

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 1250 cow farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine.  About the farm: 1250 cows 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and guns. Flat contour Accommodation supplied on farm is a 3 bedroom home. The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. -Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break...

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...