12 jobs found in Hinds

Dairy Farm Worker We are looking for a reliable and motivated dairy farm worker to join our team on a dairy farm near Hinds, Canterbury . This is a hands-on role working with cows and general farm duties. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, but we are happy to consider someone who is keen to learn and has a good work ethic. The role includes: Milking cows Shifting cows and checking stock Feeding and caring for calves General stock work Fencing and farm maintenance Tractor and machinery work where appropriate General day-to-day dairy farm jobs What we're looking for: Reliable and punctual Good attitude and willingness to work Comfortable working outdoors in all weather Able to work independently and as part of a team Previous dairy experience preferred Good attention to animal welfare and farm safety Full NZ driver's licence preferred If you're interested, please...

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HERD MANAGER  to join our friendly team on our 1000-cow Canterbury Dairy Farm. Milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACRs, All Flex collars and Pro-track. We are proud of what we do and who we are as a team. We hope to find  someone who takes pride in high standards of animal care, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a well-run and progressive farming operation. You will work closely with the Contract Milker, 2IC and wider team to ensure our herd is healthy, productive and well cared for, while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the role as a Dairy Farmer. This role would suit someone with experience as a Herd Manager (calving cows, operating tractors well, treating cows etc). 5 years experience atleast is needed. Could potentially be someone in a Farm Assistant who is ready to progress but has the key skills required, we are open to discuss and pay due to experience levels. Must be living in...

Mitcham Holdings is looking for an enthusiastic Herd Manager to join their team! Calving down 780 cows in spring, operational facilities include: A 60-bail rotary dairy  ACR’s with auto in-bail teat spray. Pro-track drafting with in-bail ID and Allflex collar monitoring. In shed feeding (grain and molasses) with the individual feeding module. The preferred applicant will be favourable if they have: -have a minimum of 6-12 month experience in NZ farming  - have completed minimum Level 2 Dairy farming qualification - have assisted with training of junior staff - have experience with plant management - have experience with pasture management Key activities in this role with be milking cows, feed management, general care of stock, farm maintenance, stock records, staff management, health n safety and farm administration. We are looking for an employee who are passionate about farming, are reliable and able to work well...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field and milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed . You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong in milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period...

Located near Ashburton, we run a farm for a company that cares about people and animals, they have high expectations and want to see people strive to be the best they can. We assist in keeping budgets low and this is carried over to staff to help us to achieve goals from the top down. Without like-minded people who have a strong work ethic and a caring nature, we wouldn't be able to do the job we do. We love to see our staff grow and evolve into higher positions on farm, we are more than happy to guide and teach you what you need to know to progress your dairy career further. "The sky is the limit" Key Responsibilities Farm Operations & Team Supervision -  Take responsibility for daily tasks such as milking operations, feeding routines, irrigation scheduling, and general dairy operations. -  Work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative to solve problems and improve efficiency. -  Supervise and support junior staff,...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field and milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed . You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong in milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period...

ABOUT US: We are owner/operators on a coastal farm located 20mins from both Ashburton and Rakaia. We operate a 185 Ha platform, milking 600 cows with a grass-based system with wintering on platform. We have a 40 ASHB shed with ACR's, walkover teat spray, Protrack drafting gate & CowManager. We are always investigating further opportunities to integrate technology to increase efficiencies and futureproof on farm procedure. The farm is fully irrigated by pivots and rotorainers. The three-year average milk production is 440kgMS/cow with approximately 500kg/cow of supplement. Our young stock are grazed off farm. We are passionate about our cows and our people. We run as a team of 4 full time staff plus a calf-rearer and relief milkers through the season. We strive for the highest standard of animal welfare and husbandry; whilst maintaining emphasis on a healthy work/life balance for our team and their families. It is important to us that our people are growing and succeeding, and...

Dairy Herd Manager required. 680 cow farm, 30km South of Ashburton, Canterbury. We run system 5.   Job Description: Running the 60-bale shed (dairy) with cup removers and in shed feeding two centre pivots, 10 sprinklers; Responsible for key aspects of everyday farm work including health (note/treat problems) of our cows and other associated tasks; You should be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision once familiar with this farm and be in position to supervise/train other staff as appropriate; Health and Safety standards must be upheld; Communication, data collection such as herd records, reporting skills are essential; Always looking to learn and add value to the team. Farm Size (ha) 198   Peak Herd Size (cows) 680   Position Start Date October 2026    Accommodation available Single room self-contained unit   Hour Type Negotiable...

60 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers, protrak and SenseHub animal health and reproduction wearables. The farm is irrigated via 3 centre pivots 1 rotorainer and some sprinklers and k lines. we are looking for a herd manager who can assist in the management of the dairy farm, some of the roles and responsibilities you will be required to do are  sole charge milking  pasture allocation and management supplementary Feed allocation and reporting Administering antibiotics and recording treatments accordingly General repairs and maintenance tractor driving we require someone with atleast 1 year of dairy farming experience in New Zealand with an affinity to animal husbandry and wellbeing. A good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and a positive outlook. a minimum of 30 hours per week is required for this role.   applicants MUST be Nz residents/citizens or hold a current work visa and already reside in Nz. Have a clean criminal record be drug free...

We’re looking for an experienced Herd Manager to join our great team on a well-equipped 2,000-cow dairy farm close to Geraldine . The farm features: 100-bale rotary with mainly in-shed feeding Protrack and Allflex collars Pivot and fixed-grid irrigation Effluent applied through pivots Silage fed on the shoulders when required Excellent on- and off-farm training opportunities Great location with good local schooling and an awesome community About You We’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ NZ dairy experience  who is confident taking responsibility and leading key areas of the farm. You’ll ideally have: Good experience using Protrack Strong animal health and treatment skills, with the ability to take ownership of this area Good stockmanship and attention to detail The confidence to lead and work well within an established team Shed maintenance experience would be a bonus Experience with Allflex...

·        Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health, Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care, Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation, Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting , Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk, including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role. Minimum of two years of proven relevant work experience, or a relevant level 2 qualification, or a level 7 degree in any field is required. Roster - 6/1, 8/2 and 11/3 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude....

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN NZ AND HAVE APPROPRIATE VISA Herd Manager position available – Dairy Farm  - SHARED ACCOMODATION Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand      We are seeking an experienced and reliable Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation located in Rakaia, Canterbury. Our farm milks approximately 840 cows through a herringbone shed and operates Roto-rainer and pivot irrigation systems. We are looking for an experienced herd manager, who is willing to commit to the herd manager role over multiple seasons.  Key Responsibilities:   - Daily management and care of the dairy herd   - Milking in a herringbone shed   - Animal health monitoring and treatment   - Pasture management and feed allocation   - Operating and maintaining farm machinery   - Tractor work including feeding out and general farm duties   - Motorbike operation for stock movement and farm tasks   - Competent with irrigation systems including Roto-rainer and pivot...