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We are seeking a farm assistant, to work alongside three other employee's and farm owners. Milking through a 60 bale rotary cowshed with ACR and automatic teat sprayer. We have a milk harvester which milks 70% of the milking's. JCB telehandler and mixer wagon. Someone with a great attitude and keen to give it a go, with a strong work ethic and taking pride in the position, workplace and their accommodation. The applicant will be expected to take part of all duties related to the running of our farming operation. To apply send us your CV and recent employment and least 2 references we can get in contact with. Please only applicants who are NZ residents and citizen need to apply, we are not accredited employers.    

To be considered for this role please apply via our Fonterra Careers page: Casual Farms Assistant - Kapuni - Taranaki - 15382 - Fonterra Our Co-operative Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us At Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.  Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.  Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. He kupu mō mātou | About us At Fonterra, our strength lies in our commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The Nutrient Management team within Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory is dedicated to the sustainable management of nutrients from Fonterra’s manufacturing...

Milking and maintaining high milk Quality standard. monitoring animal health manging calving feed allocation and pasture management operating tractors and farm machineries fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance.

Milk Harvester – South Taranaki We are looking for a reliable Milk Harvester to join our team in South Taranaki. The role is split between two rotary dairy sheds and includes milking duties along with general day-to-day farm tasks. Experience is preferred but a good attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are just as important. What we offer: Hourly pay, or salary depending on candidate and preference. Flexible roster options Modern rotary sheds Supportive team environment Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health observations Shed cleaning and maintenance General farm tasks as required (if the candidate just wants to do milking's and hourly rate, this can also be discussed). Applicants must be reliable, able to work early starts, and have the right to work in New Zealand. We are an accredited business as well.  For more information or to apply, please get in touch.

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing correct skills to milk efficiently and safely. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on time. • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed. • Uses backing gate well. • Teat sprays well. • Marks cows well. Understands factors that affect milk quality, and the reasons for regulations around milk quality safety. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts. • Helps manage ‘dirty cows’. • Implements dairy hygiene requirements. Assists with cleaning and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults to senior staff. • Understands how the milking system works, so as to identify and report when things are not working correctly, such as the milk pump. • Can use specialist equipment e.g. drafting system • Cleans yard, plant, and...

Farm Assistant position available Due to health reasons our current worker has finished up at short notice. We are looking for someone to come and join us on our dairy farm in Tariki. We milk 310 cows through a 22 aside herringbone shed with cup removers and inshed feeding. We also have halter. The job would involve day to day farm tasks, afternoon milkings only during the week and every second weekend off (11 on 3 off). We have a newly built tiny home available or could do a drive in position. Some experience would be preferred but can be negotiated. Please get in touch via email if you would like to know more 😊 [email protected] 

F arm Assistant – Dairy Farm Location:  South Taranaki Position Type:  Full-Time Permanent Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week minimum / Maximum 60 hours per week  Pay Rate: $24 to $26.00 per hour Accommodation:  House available to rent with the position We are a progressive 550 cow dairy farm based in South Taranaki operating a modern  rotary cowshed with up to date farming technology and systems. The farm is focused on high standards of animal care, milk quality and  pasture management Technology and systems used on farm include: ·  Modern rotary cowshed ·  Automatic cup removers (ACRs) ·  Protrack drafting system ·  Allflex animal monitoring collars ·  In-bail feeding system ·  Minda farm management software About the Role We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team. This role involves assisting with the day-to-day running of the...

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Dairy Farm Assistant / Milk Harvester to join our progressive, technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. Our farm embraces modern systems including Halter, SenseHub, and Herd-i, allowing us to make data driven decisions and improve animal health, performance and efficiency. The Role Milking and general shed duties Animal health and monitoring using SenseHub Assisting with Halter herd management Approximately 10 milkings per fortnight, including one weekend Average 30 hours per week This is a drive in role with flexibility built in. We value work life balance and operate a structured, organised system. We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has proven dairy farming experience Is confident around stock and machinery Is comfortable with farm technology or willing to learn Is punctual, honest and takes pride in their work Can work independently and as part of a team NZ residency or valid work visa...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are re-advertising this role.  We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team from the 1st of June.  Location : Waitotara - 10 mins out of Waverly and 35 mins to Whanganui 300ha 720-750 Spring calving herd 60 Bale Rotary shed with ACR, Automated Teat sprayer, Protrack and all cows on Halter Feedpad  You'll be assisting the team in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including :  Milking and shed hygiene General farm tasks Ideally, we're looking for someone : With a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience in NZ Who takes pride in surrounds, dairy shed and equipment on farm - the expectation is to have a clean dairy shed at all times,  looking after gear - maintaining and keeping it clean.  Who works with animals in a calm manner Who can show initiative Reliable and honest at all times - owning up when necessary, as this builts relationship and trust Positive attitude Who is keen...

Looking for a passionate and motivated farm assistant to join our team that works well with others. The ideal applicant must have a valid driver's license and have a good work reference and must have the legal rights to work in New Zealand. Animal health management and treatment Day to day farm operations Tractor experience is a real bonus Helping with getting cows and calves in Feeding calves