2 dairy assistant jobs found

We are looking for a Senior Farm Assistant to join our farm in Hawera, South Taranaki. Conveniently located less than a 10 minute drive from the Hawera township, this Farm Assistant role presents an opportunity to develop your skill set on a medium input farm milking 1000 cows. Working in a team of four on an 8 on 2 off roster, with an average expected working week of 45 hours. The 320 hectare property is essentially flat with great infrastructure - 60 bale rotary with modern technologies that allow it be a one person shed, feed pad and cow collars. Ideal candidates for this role will preferably have a minimum of two seasons experience and have a passion for the dairy industry. A focus on continual improvement and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment will be attributes we will look for, along with stock empathy, commitment to the role and the ability to be relied upon. You’ll need to be someone who is c ompetent on large machinery, c an manage...

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...