3 jobs found in Waimate

Dairy Farm Assistant – Waimate, South Canterbury We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on two dairy farms located in Waimate, South Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their dairy farming career while working in a supportive team environment on a well-established farm. 400 cows 36-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers Mainly pivot irrigation with some K-line irrigation        About the Roll This is a  hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and animal care Irrigation management Tractor and machinery operation Feeding out and pasture management Assisting with calving and mating Weed control, fencing, and general farm maintenance Maintaining high standards of animal health and farm presentation What We Offer Competitive remuneration packages based on experience...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Waimate, South Canterbury We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on two dairy farms located in Waimate, South Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their dairy farming career while working in supportive team environments on a well-established farm. 500 cows 40-bale herringbone shed Halter technology Pivot irrigation and some K-line irrigation About the Role This is a  hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and animal care Irrigation management Tractor and machinery operation Feeding out and pasture management Assisting with calving and mating Weed control, fencing, and general farm maintenance Maintaining high standards of animal health and farm presentation What We Offer Competitive remuneration packages based on experience Comfortable two-bedroom...

6 months relative experience required • Days required Monday to Sunday (single rotation: 6 days on / 2 days off). • Hours per week Between 30 - 45 hours per week (from 04:30 am to 6:00 pm) • Salary band $58500 - $60840 per annum (including accommodation rent of $250 per week) • Number of positions for this job 2 Fortnightly payments The Employee’s Job Description is as follows: - assist with milking, assist with identifying sickness in dairy cattle while milking - assist with feeding out supplements to the cows with the tractor and trailer - assist with grazing and pasture management, by setting up electric temporary fences, taking them down, checking for power faults in electric fences - assist with farm equipment maintenance - drive tractors and farm equipment - assist with making silage - assist with general farm work including repairing fences, spraying weeds, replacing fences insulators, gates handles - assist with maintenance of the water supply system - assist with shifting...