2 farm assistant jobs found

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...

We are a family-operated dairy farm milking 700 cows through two 40ashb sheds with ACRs, automatic teat spraying, protract drafting and in-shed feeding. Halter recently put on. Mixture of permanent and part time/relief staff. 260ha operation with pivot irrigation and some k-lines. We are looking for a genuine person with a good work ethic who can use their initiative and work independently. We also appreciate someone with a good sense of humour who is honest, reliable, and respectful of their home. Must have experience farming in NZ and be capable of sole charge in owner’s absence. Duties include all usual activities involved in day to day running of a dairy farm: management of milking shed, staff and pasture, animal husbandry, tractor work, fencing, other general maintenance as required. Sole charge when owner is away. Please note milkings are required for this position. Current 2ic is leaving due to family circumstances. Please note we are not accredited employers. Start date...