3 assistant farm manager jobs found

Looking for a DFA with some full time experience to join Manager and 2IC on a farm south of Levin. Please only apply if you are already a resident of New Zealand. House will be available, but initially drive in (with some delay with tenants moving.)    The key role is to participate in the day-to-day herd management requirements. To support the Farm Manager with the milking routine and shed hygiene. In the absence of the Farm Manager to ensure the milking of the herd is carried out in a manner consistent with good animal husbandry. With regards to animal health, t o support the Farm Manager to monitor and ensure treatment provided to maintain all cows in a status of good health, particularly for bloat, grass staggers and mastitis. To help identify, record and co-ordinate all cows in heat for artificial insemination or natural mating. Feeding all livestock with pasture and supplements as directed by the Farm Manager. To assist the Farm...

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...

Tired of milking cows? We are looking for someone to assist with the day jobs on our dairy farms and runoff. Armstrong Farms is a family-owned farming business operating two dairy farms and a runoff block between Te Kiri and Ōpunake. We run low-cost, efficient systems that consistently perform well, and we place a strong value on people, long-term relationships, and doing the basics exceptionally well. We are looking for a Farm Maintenance Assistant to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. This is a varied, hands-on role working across all parts of the farm system and will require occasional weekend work. The position includes a competitive salary based on hours worked Hourly rate will be dependent on skill & experience. The Role You will be involved in a wide range of tasks, including: Machinery & Maintenance Maintenance of tractors, plant, and farm equipment General farm repairs and...