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Greig Farming Ltd is made up of two farming operations each milking 1250 cows, along with a runoff block that is situated between the two dairy units. The farm has implemented good systems, sound infrastructure and uses modern machinery. The farms are located 8 minutes north of Foxton and 20 minutes Southwest of Palmerston North. Greig Farming is looking for a jack of all trades to be part of our dry stock runoff team (team of 3) and this role is crucial in assisting our dairy operations. This person needs to have great stockmanship and strong understanding of machinery. There is weekend work required. The below are also key to success in the is role: ·       2 -3 years farming experience ·       Strong machinery skills – both operating and maintenance ·       Excellent communication ·       Some fencing experience ·       Strong general skills This is an opportunity to be part of a larger scale farming operation and be given a good level of responsibility...

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...