3 jobs found in Ashburton, Canterbury

Pencarrow Farm is an award winning 800 cow farm located 5 minutes from Ashburton. The farm is fully irrigated with a 50 bale rotary, in shed feeding and ACRs. Pencarrow Farm has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to join our team for the current 2025/26 season. This role includes but is not limited to feeding cows, effluent management, shifting irrigation (rotorainer, k-lines, sprinkers), milking, general farm duties and animal husbandry. Applicants will need to be motivated, honest and have a passion for a future in our industry. Dairy experience is preferred but not necessary. Must be able to take direction, yet show initiative and have a common sense. Must hold a current full drivers license and must be eligible to work in NZ and have a CURRENT VISA. On Pencarrow, we take pride in our stock, environment, farm and we place huge value in our employees. Staff progression within the industry is of importance to us, so if you are a good...

We have had a position open up for a general handy man doing all sorts of dairy related jobs on our farms. Most jobs are project based and are to improve the running and efficiency of our farms.  This job would suit someone who has expertise in different areas and is happy to do different jobs depending on what is required. Some of the work will be urgent depending on the time of year.  These jobs would include some or all of the following: Tractor and digger operation, lime track capping/repairs, drainage, shifting stock, irrigation development/shifting and repairs, cultivating, drilling, fencing, painting, landscaping, building, picking up rubbish, spraying.  A work vehicle is supplied as jobs will be at different locations.  Our ideal applicant: Would be a self starter and self motivated. Must have an understanding of stock and farming operations. Be flexible and understanding when planned jobs change.   Employ and work in with other staff and contractors....

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dairy team of 6.  We milk 1550 cows in an 80 bail shed with protrack, in shed feeding, ACRs and automatic teatspray.  We are located in Ashburton and work on a 6 on 2 off roster, with a pay range of $28-$32 based on a 50 hour work week.  This job will include: Milking, getting cows in, setting fences, riding a 2 wheeler and tractor, calf pick up, general farm maintenance, and cleaning.  The right person - -Can work in a team and independently - Has good time management - Has the willingness to learn new things and follow instructions -Can work with people from different nationalities For this role you must be able to prove you have 2 years work experience in Agriculture or a similar degree. An updated CV and atleast 2 references are required when applying.  We only have single accommodation so this role will not suit anyone with family, and we will not be able to provide a larger house later in the role.  We will only...