5 jobs found in Otautau

Milking 630 Frisian cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR, auto-drafting and in shed feeding. Daily task will be but not limited to milking, getting cows in, spraying, tractor work and all other farm task depending on time of the year.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day running of the farm, helping maintain high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and general farm operations. For Applicants currently Living in and are eligible to work in New Zealand only Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily milking and shed duties. Feeding and caring for livestock, ensuring animal health and welfare standards are maintained. Assisting with animal health treatments and young stock management. Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance. Operating farm machinery and equipment safely . Maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Applicant Will Have: A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Good stockmanship and a genuine interest in dairy farming. The ability to work independently and as...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking dairy farm employee to join our team. The successful applicant will have previous dairy farming experience, good animal husbandry skills, and a positive attitude towards working as part of a team. We are looking for someone who is punctual, dependable and committed to their work. We are not an accredited employer. Key responsibilities include: Daily milking and dairy shed operations Assist with feeding, stock movement and general livestock management. Carry out general farm duties, including fencing, maintenance and pasture management as required. Tractor work Monitor animals for signs of illness/injury Follow all farm procedures, health and safety requirements, and animal welfare standards.

Smithill Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join the team at Moanui, one of our dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a hands on role covering all aspects of day to day dairy farming. It would suit someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to keep building their practical farming skills. THE ROLE Working alongside the Farm Manager and wider Smithill Team, your responsibilities will include: • Milking cows efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent dairy shed and plant hygiene • Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns early • Assisting with animal treatments, calving, calf rearing and mating • Moving and handling stock calmly and safely • Setting up break fences and assisting with pasture and feed allocation • Feeding out and completing general tractor and machinery work • Operating and monitoring the farm’s effluent and water systems • Fencing, basic...

A farm assistant is required to efficiently milk a 535-pedigree Jersey cow herd in a 60-bail rotary shed based in the Riverton area. The shed has ProTrack and ACRs and all cows wear SenseHub collars. Applicants must have a proven good work ethic, be physically fit, enjoy the challenging outdoor environment and have a positive attitude! Must also be able to provide recent work references in the farming industry. Duties include but are not limited to: • Bringing cows and calves in. • Milking cows. • Hosing out and cleaning cowshed and yards; putting wash through the cowshed plant. • Putting up and taking down electric fences and general farm fencing. • Feeding calves. • Shifting effluent pod system. • Fixing water leaks and setting up portable troughs. • Simple tractor work. • Shifting cows on crop in winter. • Yarding and treating animals with drench. Must be able to work: • Friday to Tuesday (up to 5am to 5.30pm - 1 hr breakfast and 1 hour lunch breaks) with a switch to...