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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 specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Herd Managers to join the team on our Synlait Gold Plus (Lead with Pride) Dairy Farm milking 850 plus 350 split calving (Spring and Automn) cow farm in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy....

Ashmount Farm is an exciting new dairy farm conversion currently being developed just outside of Chertsey. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable herd manager to be part of the team running this operation starting June 2026. The farm is in a great location, only a 10 minute drive to Rakaia or 15 minute drive to Ashburton! About the farm The farm is 426ha in total and will milk 1700 cows through a brand new 80 bail Read shed in the 2026-27 season. The shed will have ACRs, Protrack and in-shed feeding with Cowmanager tags. The farm will be irrigated by 5 pivots, with a small amount of dryland corners. We will operate a system that strives to maximise pasture harvested while feeding cows to their potential. The opportunity The successful candidate will be a part of a large team lead by equity manager Peter O’Connor and be responsible for one of the three herds on farm. You will be expected to manage grazing and allocation for a herd (with assistance from the manager or...