3 jobs found in Remote, Southland Region

ABOUT SMITHILL Smithill Limited is a family-owned and operated Southland farming business running four dairy farms and an expanding dairy support operation. Following the purchase of a dry stock block in Clifden, we are looking for a practical and capable  Machinery Operator and Dry Stock (Dairy Support) Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing operation and help establish and develop a new support property. ABOUT THE ROLE Based primarily on our dry stock blocks, you will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider Smithill team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining machinery operation, cattle work, cropping, feeding, maintenance and farm development. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating tractors and farm machinery for cultivation, sowing, mowing, fertiliser application and feeding out • Operating silage wagons, feeding equipment and other implements • Digger operation where trained and competent •...

Do you enjoy farming, but dont want to be stuck in the cowshed all of the time? Do you want plenty of variety in your job, and to work with a great team? Due to expansion within our business, we are looking for someone to help our runoff manager. We are a family owned business with five dairy farms and a number of runoffs. We do a significant amount of the contracting work "in house," so are searching for someone with a wide range of skills. Your daily work would be quite varied and would include tractor/ground work, silage/baleage making, and stock work. Over winter we help to shift the dairy cows on crop and sometimes may do some milkings on the dairy farms. We work as a team so require someone with great communication skills and the ability to get on with a wide range of people. You will report to our runoff manager, who will provide support and training as needed. A positive attitude and a high work ethic are needed. There will be times (e.g. baleage making), where the hours...

Are you looking for variety in your tractor driving/fencing work day?  No week will ever be the same; with three dairy platforms, two run offs, and a cut and carry unit to keep you busy. As our business grows we simply have too much work for one person, so we need you. We are looking for someone with proven experience fencing and tractor driving. You must be a self starter, have initiative and be able to work unsupervised.    Work will be Monday - Friday, although depending on the workload some Saturday work required may be required. Remuneration will be mutually agreed upon depending on experience and skill levels. Work will start as a Fixed Term role with the possibility of progressing to a Permanent Full Time role. Accommodation is available. Location is great. The farms are centrally located, approx. 1hr45 to Queenstown, 1 hour to Te Anau.