5 jobs found in Ashburton Forks

We are looking for honest, punctual, hardworking Farm Assistant located 1612 Ashburton Staveley Road, Ashburton, New Zealand. Training will be provided. Must be physically fit and clean police record. Available to work Weekends The farm is 142ha with peak cows approx. 550 cows milking through 36 aside herringbone shed. Right candidate will assist with day-to-day jobs on farm e.g. 1. Feeding and watering animals: Dairy farm workers are responsible for providing proper nutrition and fresh water to the dairy cattle. This involves preparing feed, distributing it to the animals, and monitoring their consumption. 2. Milking cows: Milking cows is a crucial task on a dairy farm. Farm workers are responsible for milking the cows using milking machines or by hand. They ensure proper milking techniques, hygiene, and equipment cleanliness to maintain milk quality. 3. Cleaning and maintaining facilities: Dairy farm workers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the barns,...

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 50 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace  Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and...

We are small family owned and operated dairy farm with 450 jersey cows looking for our next permanent full-time Farm Assistant. Our farm is located in the Canterbury foothills in Mount Somers which is 20 minutes from Methven and 30 minutes to Ashburton and we milk twice daily through a 40 aside herringbone cowshed with grain feeders, auto cup removers and auto teat spray. You will work as part of team to complete daily jobs of milking (twice daily), moving stock, setting up paddocks, tractor work, spraying, moving k-lines for effluent as well as general maintenance and cleaning. During this time of year we are moving stock on winter crops at the run off and doing maintenance jobs. We would prefer someone with at least one year experience We run a 11 days on and 3 days off roster so you generally get second Saturday, Sunday and Monday off. Accommodation is available in the township which is a 2 minute drive from the farm. We require you to be drug free and be able to pass...

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

We have a position available for Dairy Farm Assistant role, on our 560-cow farm. The position is based in Canterbury area in New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent position guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $26 per hour. Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations starts from early morning. Milking 560 cross breed cows. Feed pas setting. Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and tractor experience will be valuable as we have feed pad. Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is...