6 jobs found in Waimate

We are seeking 2 experienced farm workers (2+years) to work as Herd Managers on a 450-cow farm in the Waimate area, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed.  You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Fetching cows and milking cows Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows (e.g. mastitis, lame cows)  Feeding stock Record Keeping Irrigation - Klines, pivots, etc. Effluent Management Calving cows Shed and equipment maintenance Training staff and communication with senior staff and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 55.  The schedule may vary; Roster will be negotiable. Wage is $35.00 per hour.  Candidates must have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good related references.  To be considered you must: provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (12+ months) to work as a Herd Manager on a 1300-cow farm in the Waimate area, operating a robotic milking 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. You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week and an average of 50 hours per week. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed total in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 9 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Wage is $29.66...

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted and you must be available for an on-farm interview Seeking 1 person for the 2025/26 season & beyond.   Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming on an irrigated property, but would be ok with taking someone who has done less but is motivated to learn and can do the very basics - setting a fence, drive a tractor. Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.190ha, with all run-off land on the boundary or in close proximity. We are located 5mins or 5km from the centre of Waimate , South Canterbury. Peak milk 780-800 cows through 40 aside herringbone, allflex & halter collars, in-shed feeding & pro-track. Irrigation: Most of the farm is under pivot, however there is K-Line that will also be moved twice a day for 5 days a week in peak irrigations season. Cows are milked twice daily – 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on for most of season. 1/3 of cows go once a day from end of April. Typical breaks...

PLEASE APPLY IF YOU ALREDY IN NEW ZEALAND NO OVERSEASE  APPPLICATON WILL BE CONSIDER Herd Manager or 2IC required for the  780 Cows through a 40 Bail Rotary Cowshed, Set up to be a 1 Person Shed. Farm is located at Movern Waimate, close to Oceania dairy factory. Hilly farm and irrigated with K-line.  For this role you must have, Experience on shift k-lines on hills Check lame cows and all other general farm works including, Assisting with daily management activities, milking ,  Assists with the management of daily activities and implementing farm policies and plans. Can manage daily planning and staff management in the absence of the farm manager. Supervises milking from paddock to farm dairy as required. Implements routine maintenance schedules, including the milking plant, identifying and fixing faults as needed. Maintains hygiene and cleanliness around dairy. Implements and monitors health, calving and mating plans and reports progress. Identifies and...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.     Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.  Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.  People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.  Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

arm Assistant – Dairy Farming Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on two progressive dairy farms milking a total of 2200 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to further their dairy farming career while working within a supportive team environment and modern farming systems. About the Farm Two dairy farms, 1100 cows each Autumn calving and winter milking systems Halter farming technology Supportive management team and staff Progressive and well-resourced farming operation you will be based on just one farm however  The Role The Farm Assistant will work alongside management and senior staff helping with the day-to-day running of the farms. Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health and identifying issues early Feeding and general stock work Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Calf rearing support during calving General farm...