3 jobs found in Whanganui

Requirements Experience: Minimum 6 months of New Zealand dairy farming experience specifically covering the calving to mating period. Legal Status: Must be a New Zealand resident or citizen. Licence: Clean Class 1 full driver’s licence (or equivalent). Skills: Confident riding 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler motorbikes. Attributes: Strong initiative, willing to learn, and able to work both in a team and unsupervised. Screening: Must be drug-free (requires passing pre-employment and random seasonal drug tests). Lifestyle: Strictly non-smoker and no pets allowed on site. Application: Updated CV, cover letter, and at least 2 contactable referees. Key Responsibilities Milking & Shed Hygiene: Perform milking duties and maintain strict cleanliness to ensure high-quality milk production. Animal Health: Detect and report health issues (e.g., mastitis, lameness), assist with treatments, and accurately record data....

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person.