6 experienced farm assistant jobs found

We have a job available for an Assistant Farm Manager  with at least 2+ years' experience on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management   and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour...

We not accredited employers Currently looking for the right person to join our team milking 400 cows through a 32 ASHB  Experience is preffered but not essential Salary dependent on Experience with added benefits of meat and bonuses The roster is 5 on 2 off but can be tailored to suit the right person for the job. We offer a 3 bedroom house on farm, with a log burner, fully fenced section and pets allowed by negotiation. School bus at the gate and local town of hokitika is 15 minutes drive. Daily tasks would include but not limited to Tractor work Stock work Milking Fencing and break Fencing  General maintenence  Use of 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes  NZ drivers liscence required Must be in NZ Please supply a current cv with atleast 2 recent references, if you do not have a cv please feel free to send us an email with a bit about yourself to [email protected]

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. Experience is preferred but not required for this role.  You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role supports the day-to-day running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, milk production, and farm maintenance.  Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns promptly Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and feeding Shifting stock and maintaining pasture management plans Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment Cleaning and maintaining farm facilities Following health and safety procedures at all times Assisting with general farm duties as required by the Farm Manager Skills & Experience Required Previous dairy farming experience preferred but not essential (training can be provided) Basic understanding of animal welfare and farm operations Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic,...

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage is $27 per hour. Candidates are required to provide good related references....