4 other jobs found in Ashburton

850 cows through a 44 bail automated shed with protrack, irrigation is pivots kline and a hard hose gun. Must be able to milk cows set break fences, move kline and other day to day jobs, must be able to ride a two wheel motorbike, tractor driving and drive manual vehicles a advantage. must be nz residency can not employ people on visa so please don't apply

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 620-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located approximately 54 minutes from Timaru, milking through a 40 Aside in-shed feeding system, utilising Halter collars for herd management. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, analysing data through Halter ag technology stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (12+ months) to join our team as Assistant Herd Manager on an 1,800-cow farm in the Ashburton area, operating a two 50 Bail Rotary milking shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 44. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Salary is $63,000 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming...

Are you passionate about livestock and ready to take the lead in managing a high-performing herd on a large-scale farm? We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to lead from the front in challenging the normal and to strive for continual improvement in what we do on farm. About the Role: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of up to 600+ cows. Working closely with the wider team, you’ll lead in areas of herd health, reproduction, milking efficiency, pasture management, farm maintenance and also assist in developing junior staff as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Daily oversight of the herd – health, feeding, milking, calving & breeding Ensure milk quality standards are met Ensure animal feeding and pasture management standards are met Planning ahead to ensure efficient feeding, breeding, and maintenance schedules Monitor animal welfare and maintain accurate records Work...