4 jobs found in Rakaia

This is a full-time position with an immediate start. The duration is currently unknown, it is a temporary role but could be permanent for the right candiate. For the right candiadte, accommodation is included. Please note: This is not an entry-level role. Applicants must have previous farm hand and machinery operation experience and be confident working independently. Our client runs a 500ha Arable and mixed cropping farm, located in Barhill (50km North of Ashburton), they produce wheat, barely and white clover among other things.  Duties include:  Tractor driving Moving irrigators Fertiliser spreading General sheep and cattle work Assisting with a range of day-to-day farm duties Hours : Monday to Friday 7:30am start until the day's work is complete Occasional weekend work may be required during busy periods To be successful, you must: Have previous farm hand experience (essential) Be confident driving tractors and operating farm machinery Able...

Gladfield is a people first 650 ha agriculture operation based in Dunsandel.   We are looking for an energetic and experienced tractor driver to be part of our young team.       We run a very tidy well-maintained farm with our own workshop and mechanic.   A wide range of tractor work and machine operation is available from, Cultivation, Bailage, Mowing, Crop spraying, Harvesting, Loader work and Truck driving. What we offer        Genuine Friendly environment   Enthusiastic and down-to-earth team members   Well maintained and tidy operation with good leadership   Accommodation to suit   Great rural lifestyle, close to Christchurch and all amenities   School bus available at gate   Competitive pay based on experience.   Free beer on Fridays.   Good 5/2 roster and work life balance   Supportive team environment   The role   You will work closely...

We are looking for an experienced Tractor Driver and all round farm hand for our dairy farm. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS ON A DAIRY PLATFORM BUT DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY STOCK WORK. This is a full time, fixed term position and starting 1st September until 30th of April.  There may be opportunity to extend this. Main Duties: Cultivation with Discs, Drilling, Rock Picking, Rolling, Mowing, Spraying of Liquid Fert and Fencing. Other duties, Weed Spraying, Planting of Native Shelter Belts, Operating 20 Tonne Digger and general maintenance. This position answers directly to farm owner, however good communication with Contract Milker and where required, farm staff is essential. Renumeration is dependant on levels of experience and skill and will be discussed at time of interview.   This is a full time role, but hours and work days to be discussed and confirmed.   A two bedroom flat is available if required. Must have the ability to work in New Zealand  Must have a clean,...

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new farm, where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...