4 drive in farm assistant jobs found

We are looking for a Calf Rearer/Relief Milker/Winter Feeding Farm Hand to join our team on our 850-cow family dairy farm near Kapuka, Southland for the upcoming calving season.   This is a drive-in position responsible for the day-to-day care and management of approximately: 400 replacement heifer calves 20 Jersey bull calves Helping with other farming jobs eg milking and picking up calves   The role will run from approximately early June through until late January with potential opportunity to extend till February, working 5-6 days per week, with support from 4x permanent staff members on farm.   We are seeking someone who: Has excellent attention to detail Can work independently and efficiently Is organised and proactive Understands the importance of quality and timely colostrum management Can Speak English Has a Full drivers license Has a good attitude Has to be able to work long hours   Animal welfare and...

Our clients are looking for a motivated and reliable person to join their Waikato farming operation in a drive-in role. Conveniently located between Morrinsville and Hamilton, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive farming team while enjoying flexibility and variety in your workday. The operation includes a 100-hectare dairy farm milking 320 crossbred cows through a 26-bale rotary with in-shed feeder, supported by a 66-hectare run-off used for grazing, dairy beef, maize, and grass silage production. The farm is well set up with a covered feed pad, reticulated bore water system, and strong infrastructure to support efficient day-to-day operations. Working across both the dairy platform and run-off, you will assist with a range of farm duties, including: Milking and shed routines Calf rearing and young stock care Feeding out and feed management support Moving stock across the dairy farm and run-off Fencing and general...

Daisyburn Dairies Ltd is on the hunt for a motivated, reliable and skilled calf rearer for the upcoming season. We are a well-established 700 cow dairy unit milking predominantly Friesen cross cows. The role will be sole calf rearer for 175 replacement heifer calves in addition to beef calves and bobbys to 4 days old. Ideally the right candidate will have 1-2 years calf rearing experience, and be able to work independently however, will have plentiful support from the manager and the two farm assistants.   Key responsibilities: -       Maintaining clean and hygienic practises in the calf shed -       Identifying health issues with calves and communicating concerns -       Preparing and distributing milk, meal and hay feeds -       Assisting with general farm duties -       Additional opportunity of relief milking 2-3 times a fortnight for the right person The role is available from August through to November but could be extended....

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS, however at this time we will give preference to applicants eligible to work in NZ without requiring a work visa. We have an opportunity on offer for a farm assistant role in the Central Plateau of the North Island…. We would LOVE to employ a hard-working, kind-hearted person that is keen to learn the ropes of dairy farming and advance. ( Some prior experience is necessary) To be selected as a suitable person for this role, the candidate will need to:  have a great attitude & desire to learn, be honest, reliable, and forthright, have a reasonable level of “stock sense”, be punctual and organised, have some farming &/or animal husbandry experience,  be fit & healthy, ready to work & have some fun too! Job(s) will include: milk harvesting, calf rearing, shifting and sorting cattle (including young stock and bulls), pest & weed management (under supervision), animal health treatments & recording...