22 jobs found in Mossburn

Windley Lands LTD is looking for a new team member to join 2 other people in the day to day running of our runoff block. Located 15kms out of Mossburn  Windley is a large scale operation with flat/rolling and some steep land that deals with calves, heifers, bulls and dry cows.  You will be working along side the farm manager and 2IC to provide the best environment for animals to thrive for the future.  Job entails  Shifting stock - temporary fences Wintering- winding up and setting fences, tractor driving etc. Yard work - Drenching, weighing, loading and unloading stock. Animal health, treating and recording. Tractor driving - Feeding silage, loading unloading bales. We provide a 2 bedroom cottage, heat pump, double glazed windows. We ride 2 wheelers on farm so some experience on 2 wheelers is preferred. Job would be suited for a young fit motivated  person with 2-3 years experience in farming. - MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND TO APPLY C.V. sent to...

Looking for an enthusiastic farm assistant Experience preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided. Milking 350 cows through a 40ASHB  Duties include but not limited to:  Milking, fencing , calf rearing, spraying, general maintenance and animal husbandry.  Not accredited employers 

We are looking for a farm assistant to help cover milkings and other farm duties. We run 680 cows through a 54 bale rotary. We also have another property which milks 400 cows through a 40 aside herringbone. Ideally looking for someone who would can  milk in rotary and herringbone sheds. Tractor driving ability would be a bonus but not essential.

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team in Hedgehope, Southland. We run a self contained 800ha dairy farm, with a 54 bale rotary shed, wintering barns and split calving.  Some experience preferred but not essential. Applicant should reside within New Zealand currently.  The successful applicant will be motivated, show initiative and get along well in a team environment. 

We are a family-owned farm looking for a new farm assistant . We peak milk 650 cows through a 40 a side herringbone. Position involves milking of cows, driving a tractor, assisting with calving and wintering cows. Applicant must be willing to learn. Minimum hours per week 30 guaranteed. salary negotiable. Applicants must have a criminal free record. we have a strict health and safety policy, candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. please apply with a current CV and 2 references  Experience preferred.

We require an honest and reliable person to assist with all manner of farming tasks on our family dairy farm located at Edendale, Southland. Milking 480 cows through 40 a side Herringbone shed. Applicant would need to be punctual, reliable with a genuine enthusiasm for working with livestock, machinery and the outdoors. Experience is preferred but not essential but a "can do", hardworking attitude is. Could suit a hardworking beginner, migrant worker or a couple. Opportunity for calf rearing available. Position open to NZ residents and those with eligible visas. Not looking to sponsor visas. Immediate Start.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the look out for a new farm assistant for the 26/27 season   Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in New Zealand or fit immigration Nz requirements for an AEWV The Job  the farm is 234 Ha milking 700 cows through a centrally located 54 bail rotary shed with auto cup removers  You would be expected to help with day to day jobs including but not limited to  Milking Break Set up  Fence Repair  Moving stock on crop  Tractor Work (depending on experience) picking up calves and separating mothers Minor Repairs and Maintence  general tidying  spraying weeds  In return we offer remuneration based on experience and two different options on housing whichever you would prefer. Experience is not necessary but a willingness to get stuck in and try is.

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Due to genuine reasons we are looking for a Herd Manager or Farm Assistant in Tussock Creek. Peak milking 900 cows 54 bail rotary with ACR's Protrak and Allflex Collars Good infrastructure and systems Supportive team environment Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house with heatpump and fire Start date is negotiable, please apply with CV and references. We are NOT accredited employers.

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 480-cow farm in the Edendale area, milking through a 40-aside herringbone 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 30 and a maximum of 55. 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 10 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $74,561 - $83,713 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required to...

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. 1 year experience in farming is required or relevant qualifications. Applications close on 3rd August 2026.  Please apply online.  Please include updated CV and 2 work...

Herd Manager/2ic We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be nz citizen or nz resident must be available for an in person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby Accommodation is available in tapanui only 5 mins away  Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 rest of season Key responsibilities will include: -Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health. -Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler. -Be...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 740-cow operation across two farms in the Wyndham area, approximately 45 minutes from Invercargill, milking through a 25 Aside Herringbone 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 60. 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 6 days on, 1 day off during calving season and 10 days on, 4 days off for the...

MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND. We are looking for experienced Farm Assistant to work on 850 cows farm with 54 bail rotary shed, ACR, in shed feeding, pro track. You will be working on rotational basis. Duties will be: • Milking: Assist running the milking shed efficiently while maintaining milk quality and shed hygiene. Assist with cleaning and maintaining the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults to Contract milker. • Animals: Assists with moving and handling animals safely including newly calved cows and young calves. and observes and reports on wellbeing of all stock. Assists with mating management as directed. • Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed • People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. • Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. • Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models farms health,...

Shepherd Wanted – Central Otago Sheep & Beef Station We're a family-owned and operated beef and sheep farm set in stunning countryside, just 10 minutes from Omakau and 30 minutes from the beautiful town of Alexandra.  Running 13,000 stock units across 809ha of flat to rising country, we're looking for someone who considers themselves a good stockman with plenty of experience. Our sheep are fine wool, our cattle are crossbreeds, there's real variety and growth in what we do. We have some pivot irrigation, but the bulk of the work is all forms of stock work — crutching, drafting, moving stock — as well as moving break fences, general maintenance, tractor work and much more. No two days are the same. If you have a couple of fully trained dogs, that's an advantage but not essential. You'll need good stock sense and the relevant skills to hit the ground running — we're happy to train, but not from scratch. We're a small team who get on well, and lunch is provided daily....

Farm Assistant or Herd Manager role - 930 cows Our business is expanding and we are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our existing team in Clydevale/Rongahere. This role will be on our 930 cow unit, which will run alongside the neighboring 300 cow farm we have just purchased. The successful applicant will be a key member of our team and, while focused on the 930 cow farm, you will occasionally assist across both units. We are hands-on and supportive employers, and this role would suit someone looking to step up and grow within a progressive dairy business. Farm System The 930 cow unit includes: 60-bail rotary Cup removers Drafting and in-shed feeding The neighboring 300 cow farm features: 36-bail rotary shed Cup removers Newly installed drafting and in-shed feeding system CowManager monitoring  Both farms operate with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management and production performance....

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm to join our team, above all we would love to work with someone who is honest and reliable with a positive can-do attitude. You would be joining a team who really care about what we do and how we do it. We run a very tidy well organized farm, we really care for the animals and enjoy getting great results in a stress free, positive working environment. We can provide comfortable housing also. Roster and hours of work are negotiable. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dairy Farm Assistant (2 Positions) – Balclutha, New Zealand We are seeking two motivated Dairy Farm Assistants to join our team on a progressive dairy farm in Balclutha , milking 850 cows through a 50-bale rotary dairy shed . This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with previous dairy farming experience who are passionate about animal care and working as part of a professional team. Requirements: At least 1 year of previous dairy farming experience Excellent references from both your current and previous employer A valid New Zealand Driver Licence A clean criminal record Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Good written and verbal communication skills in English Key Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Milking cows using a rotary dairy system Stock handling and animal...