1 farm assistant jobs found in Ashburton

We are LOSM looking for a Herd Manager with at least 2-year dairy experience. Genuine interest in dairy farming is a must because of your daily involvement. Milking through a 50 bail rotary with 950 peak cows on 245ha Located in Hinds, Ashburton. Calving Roster 6/2. 11/3 post calving Single accommodation with carport , No pets. The farm is grass based and irrigated by pivots and fixed grid. The team will be composed of the LOSM, second-in-charge, Herd manager and Dairy farm assistant. This is a smoke free and drug free work place. Aside from milk harvesting, you will also be responsible for the following: stock mangement/animal husbandry equipment weekly checks and maintenance pasture and feeding mangement compliance with farm environment and health and safety protocol accurate record keeping expected to perform during the calving and mating season junior staff mangement and training Other duties include (but not limited to): Weed control,  Feeding calves...