2 contract milking jobs found

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...