3 assistant manager jobs found

We’re after a capable Dairy Shed Manager to join our 1,000 cow operation in the Wairau Valley. You’ll be part of a team of 5–6, milking through a 50-bale rotary on a 5/2 roster. The role: – Animal health, mating and general herd management – Milking and shed management – Identifying and treating lameness and sickness – Plant hygiene checks – Managing the team within the dairy shed to ensure efficiency and high levels of productivity  – implementing standards to improve the Dairy shed operation  What you’ll need: – Minimum AgITO Level 3 (or equivalent experience) – Strong stock sense and attention to detail – Confident in the shed and basic animal treatments – Reliable, easygoing, and communicates well – Takes pride in doing the job properly Must be able to pass pre employment drug test. great location for lifestyle, with Hunting and fishing - 40 minutes to Blenheim 

Dairy Farm Assistant – Hinds, Mid Canterbury This position could also suit someone looking for drive-in relief milking work. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right person. We are a progressive dairy farming operation based in Hinds, just 20 minutes south of Ashburton. Our farm milks 935 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary shed featuring automatic cup removers and automatic teat spraying systems. Due to a staff member leaving to take the next step to progress their dairy farming career, we are seeking a reliable and motivated person with a positive, can-do attitude to join our team for the upcoming mating period on farm. The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all conditions • Have basic English and good communication skills • Show a willingness to learn and work as part of a team • Hold a current driver’s licence • Have the legal right to work in New Zealand • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test...

We are currently seeking someone to help on our farm located in Auroa, Taranaki. This position would be drive in, and could range from milk harvester to a full time farm assistant role depending on experience/applicant.  The farm is spring calving 750 cows through a 60 bale Rotary. The contour of the farms is flat and paddocks are well fenced, even sized with great central racing. Water supplied from the Waimate west water scheme. The cowshed has Automatic cup removers and teat spraying.  Cows are fed all year via the in shed feed system or feed pad. We have Protract Drafting working alongside Cow manager system in the herd. Key responsibilities/expectations (role dependent) Excellent stockmanship ability to work without supervision and also work within a team Understanding of pasture allocation and management  General Farm maintenance Tractor driving - feeding out - mowing - general duties Excellent animal husbandry - identify lameness, mastitis and other...