3 experienced farm assistant jobs found

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant or herd manager for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.

We require an Assistant Farm Manager to join our 800 cow family owned and operated dairy farm in Hororata Canterbury. Farm details -   800 cows, 50 bale herringbone, 4 full time staff, 3 calf rearers in spring and I work usually everyday from July 10th - September 20th, so you are well supported. In shed feeding, System 3-4, 535ms per cow, scc under 100 the whole season, Allflex collars, 2 pivots with K-line and fixed grid. Wintering is done on the dairy platform, 6,2 roster, comfortable 3 bedroom home, located 10 minutes from Darfield and Hororata, 25 minutes to Rolleston and 35 minutes to Christchurch International Airport.  Please only apply if you have the relevant experience listed on the ad and you are either a NZ citizen, Resident, or hold a valid work visa. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. You must have minimum 2 years work experience.  You will need to be competent in the following: Animal health - treating any down cows/sick cows, able...

We are currently looking for a Assistant Farm Manager to join our Oxford team. You would be working on a 220ha cow dairy farm and milking 680 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed with acr's and protrack. The farm has 5 pivots. Roster would be 6:2. House is a 4 bedroom brick home. Must have precious experience in this role and must also be a NZ resident. Start date is asap - successful applicant would ideally fill this position from 1st October. Regular drug tests are performed on this farm.