2 farm assistant jobs found in Ashburton

Dairy Farm Assistant 📍 Ashburton | 💼 Full-Time, Permanent | 🏠 Fully Furnished Shared Accommodation About the Role Are you practical, reliable, and ready to work with top-tier farming technology? We are seeking a hands-on Dairy Farm Assistant to join our experienced team on a high-performing 1500-cow dairy farm in Ashburton. This is a varied, fast-paced role operating a modern 80-bale rotary shed fully equipped with Halter and Protrack technologies. If you want to grow your skills in a tech-forward farming environment, this is the perfect opportunity. Key Responsibilities Milking & Technology: Undertake daily milking in our 80-bale rotary shed using Halter and Protrack systems, while maintaining high shed hygiene. Herd Management: Assist with day-to-day herd management, animal health, calving, and accurate record-keeping. Pasture & Feed: Assist with feed, pasture, weed, and pest management. Machinery & Maintenance:...

Dairy Farm Assistant position available for the upcoming season located in the Hinds area. 243 Ha milking 935 cows 54 rotary shed with ACR's We are a grass based system so good knowledge of grass and grazing is needed Looking for someone who is eager to grow and progress in the industry with our team Duties include but not limited to; milking and plant wash, calf rearing, giving and recording animal health treatments, tractor driving and feeding out, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and safety Remuneration based on experience  Accommodation available on farm Pre employment drug test will be carried out Please send through your CV Please only apply if currently in NZ and eligible to work