5 jobs found in Hokitika

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Farm Manager to join our dairy farming operation on the West Coast of New Zealand. This is a full-time, permanent position managing a 1,200-cow dairy farm. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the farm, including staff leadership, herd performance, pasture management, farm maintenance, compliance, and achieving production and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage all day-to-day dairy farm operations. Lead, supervise, train, and support farm staff. Manage milking operations and ensure high milk quality standards are maintained. Develop and implement pasture management and feed budgeting plans. Monitor herd health, reproduction, animal welfare, and production performance. Identify and address animal health issues promptly. Maintain accurate farm records, including production, animal health, compliance, and staff records. Plan and...

CNR Farming has an exciting opportunity for a Farm Manager to join our team due to a team member heading north.The farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary on 240ha platform, fully irrigated by pivots, some fixed grid and a small area of sprinklers. We have been using Halter to assist with Farm management, as well as ACR's, and automatic drafting. We target production of 500+ per cow and are a system 4 with a real focus on maximizing pasture harvested. The successful applicant will be willing and able to use this technology to its full advantages.  Managing and doing a variety of task in this role- Exceptional animal husbandry - Mating, calving identification, assistance, lameness, mastitis, milk fever, Pasture Management Staff Management ,Health and Safety ,Shed cleanliness and maintenance Fencing - general Understanding of irrigation and maintenance, ensuring health records are kept up to date. We operate a fully self contained system, with owners doing majority of...

We are contract milkers in Hinds, he farm is 250Ha, 238.7 effective, very attractive with good infostructures and Moden facilities. A 60 Bail rotary shed with protrack automation and drafting system, Allflex collars and a feed pad. All cows/R2 are wintered in an adjacent block on beet, Kale and Grass with adlib straw. We rear 230 replacement heifers. We are looking for someone with some farming experience and who wishes to grow in the industry. you will be well supported in the role. the position requires a can-do attitude, good animal health practice, able to communicate well, be confident on all farm machinery. Follow all health and safety policy and procedures. You must be a team-player and be able to get along with all nationalities. You must be able to pass a drug test; the farm is smoke-free and pet-free. you must be residing in New Zealand to apply and be able to work.

Manage a character farm with 500 cows, milked thru a 40 bale heringbone. Total team size is 3. Farm has good level of infrastructure. in a beautiful location. Suitable applicant will have abilty to lead a team, problem solve and get the job done. Must hold a valid drivers license and pass drug testing.

We an opportunity for next season for an experienced farm manager. The farm milks 1250 cows located 10 minutes from Geraldine About the farm: 1250 jersey cows 54 bail rotary, in shed feeding and automatic cup removers Irrigation through pivots and guns Accommodation supplied on farm is either a 3 bedroom home or a 4 bedroom home. The attributes ideally required for this position: • 4 years dairy farming experience in NZ • Be competent in the cowshed • Be able to identify and treat animal health issues • Competent using a tractor and riding motorbikes • Have top pasture allocation experience. Work well in a team and be able to lead the 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...