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Dairy Farm Assistant position available for the upcoming season located in the Hinds area. 243 Ha milking 935 cows 54 rotary shed with ACR's We are a grass based system so good knowledge of grass and grazing is needed Looking for someone who is eager to grow and progress in the industry with our team Duties include but not limited to; milking and plant wash, calf rearing, giving and recording animal health treatments, tractor driving and feeding out, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and safety Remuneration based on experience  Accommodation available on farm Pre employment drug test will be carried out Please send through your CV Please only apply if currently in NZ and eligible to work

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 1250 cow farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine. About the farm: 1250 cows 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and guns Flat contour Accommodation supplied on farm is a 3 bedroom house The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. -Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join us at One Arrow.  We require someone with 1-3 years farming experience. You should be able to do the following under direction: Milking a herd of cows in a timely fashion Identify lame and mastitis cows Complete plant wash and vat wash Operate Effluent Spreader Shift K line Irrigation Correctly set up correct break sizes Assist with lame cow treatment We are keen to turn good people into good farmers. So if you like the sound of us please apply. We run weekly toolbox meetings with food, teamwork Tuesday and there is a monthly catch up with the farm operater each month to go through your goals. This is a fixed term position until 31 May 2027, As such Accredited Work Visas will not be considered. Roster 7 day on 3 day off 8 day on 3 day off.  Only open to people in New Zealand. A negitive Pre employment drug test will be required.

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 October.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through for at least 3 months) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving until mid Oct  milking 2x a day   stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.   be able to fit in with existing team able to ride a motorbike have your own car  be physically fit  ideally be able to drive a tractor/ bale feeder Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are within 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will be sharing with one other staff member

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 1250 cow farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine.  About the farm: 1250 cows 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and guns. Flat contour Accommodation supplied on farm is a 3 bedroom home. The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. -Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break...