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Experienced Farm Assistant – 215 Cows (10 Mins from Invercargill) Location: Tisbury / Invercargill area (10 minutes east of town) Hours: Roster cycle of 4-on, 1-off / 6-on, 3-off Remuneration: $30 – $40 per hour (depending on experience) About the Role Join a high-performing, small-scale dairy farm milking 215 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed. You will work directly alongside the hands-on owner-operators in a supportive environment. The shed is highly automated, featuring automatic yard wash, vat wash, plant wash, ACRs, and automatic teat spraying. Halter smart collars, no shifting electric fences! Key Responsibilities Milking & Quality: Efficient milking with a focus on high milk quality standards. Animal Health: Monitoring, treating, and keeping accurate health records. Stock Management: Safe animal handling and managing daily feeding regimes. Shed & Infrastructure: Maintaining shed hygiene, tracking records, weed...

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

Farm Manager for June 2027– Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Southland Smithill Limited is a family owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms across Western Southland, milking approximately 2,100 cows. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to join our team in June 2027, with the potential for multiple positions within our farming operation. We're looking for someone who is not only a capable dairy farmer but is also well organised, communicates effectively and takes genuine ownership of their farm's performance. About the role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of your allocated dairy farm, working alongside our Dairy Operations Manager and wider farming team. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily farm operations, staff and workloads. Pasture management, feed planning and herd performance. Maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare and milk...