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This position is 20 minutes from Ashburton Must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visa and have one years dairy experience be drug free as we drug test at Random through the year have no criminal convictions. Duties would depend on you experience but would include milking, cleaning shed and yard, animal health requirement including mastitis, move break fences for cows and shed and plant maintenance and general farm duties 60 Bail Rotary with ACR always two people milking together  start date can be arranged to suit both parties If interested please send a cv with a reference phone number we would not ring the reference till after you have been interviewed and are being considered for the job.

Fixed-Term Farm Assistant - 1500 Cow Dairy Farm Location: Ashburton, New Zealand (10 minutes from town center) About Us: Join Bainne or Limited on our well-established 408-hectare dairy farm! We milk 1500 cows and are seeking a dedicated Farm Assistant to join our team for a fixed-term position. Job Description: We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to support our team from July 20th. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with milking operations. General animal husbandry and care. Maintaining a clean and organized farm environment. Shifting irrigators Picking up and help with calf rearing Other general farm duties as required. Key Details: 1500 cow dairy farm. 408 hectares. 6 days on, 2 days off roster. Located 10 minutes from Ashburton town center. Requirements: Passion for animal care. Prepared to work in a hands-on environment. Excellent attention to detail. Reliable and punctual....

We are looking for a motivated Dairy farm Assistants to join our long standing team, who enjoys working in a team environment, has attention to detail, happy to do the day to day tasks. And keen to learn. Full training will be provided. We are currently milking 1380 cows through 50 bail Rotray.Shed with cup removers located in coastal Ashburton. Our irrigation system is 3 pivots & K line, along with Effluent Spreader. We run a Grass based system Minimum of 40 hours per week  A clean Criminal record No history of Drugs as we do pre-employment & random drug testing through out employment. No pets, which is farm owners request.

We are seeking a Herd Manager to join our team. Farm milks 630 cow through herringbone shed. We are seeking a motivated, honest and reliable person with a willingness to learn, who will join our team 4 members. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a team and independently. Key roles will be everything from helping out with a small amount of calf rearing when needed, milking, fencing, weed control and other farm tasks depending on the time of the season and level of knowledge. Minimum 30hours and maximum 50 hours/ week. Key requirements • team player, be punctual, willingness to learn and have a good attitude • a willingness to ask questions and to complete jobs to a high standard • must pass drug test and have a clean criminal record • the ability to work well within a team and or individually • no experience required; all the training provided on farm for right person. Please state your visa status in your application.

We are seeking a Herd Manager to join our team. Farm milks 630 cow through herringbone shed. We are seeking a motivated, honest and reliable person with a willingness to learn, who will join our team 3 members. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a team and independently. Key roles will be everything from helping out with a small amount of calf rearing when needed, milking, fencing, weed control and other farm tasks depending on the time of the season and level of knowledge. Minimum 30hours and maximum 50 hours/ week. Key requirements • team player, be punctual, willingness to learn and have a good attitude • a willingness to ask questions and to complete jobs to a high standard • must pass drug test and have a clean criminal record • the ability to work well within a team and or individually • no experience required; all the training provided on farm for right person. Please state your visa status in your application.

Are you a self-motivated team player, looking for a new challenge or a step up? Then this could be the job for you!! We are on the hunt for a Herd Manager to come and join our team, we milk 880 cows through a very tidy 54-bale-rotary close to Ashburton. We require that you have a least one years experience working on a New Zealand Dairy Farm! What we will be looking for is someone that can work well as part of a team and has great time management skills as well as being keen to listen and learn. Some of the duties involved are: Milking  Helping pick on heat cows during AB Monitoring animal health General Farm Duties. Due to the fact that we have staff with young families we require that you have a clean criminal record and are drug free (we do from time to time undertake random drug testing to ensure this). Sorry we do not allow dogs but if you have a cat it is more than welcome to come with you.

Will be working as apart of a team milking ,putting up breaks, shifting irrigation. Keeping farm neat and tidy

We are currently seeking an experienced farm assistant to join our team on a large-scale dairy farm located just outside of  Ashburton, Canterbury . Our operation milks  1,400 cows  across  400 hectares , with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, and team collaboration.  We use  halter collars for fencing and herd management. Pay Rate: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience About the Role: This includes milking  - be able to milk cows as well as do the wash. feeding out - need to be able to confidently drive tractor and feed silage, animal health treatments, calving, carry out basic farm jobs  - fixing fences, troughs etc What We’re Looking For: Minimum 12 months experience on a New Zealand dairy farm Reliable, motivated, and a good team player Strong communication skills Able to pass a Drug Be a New Zealand resident or hold a current...

We have a vacancy for a Herd Manager in our sharemilking business based near Hinds, where we milk 1120 peak cows through a 54 bail rotary as part of our family run sharemilking business. Please read further and apply if you: *are a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a residence Visa *currently reside in New Zealand *have either 3 years experience in full time employment or a qualification at NZQA Level 4 or above, in an agricultural field *are able and willing to pass a drugs test if required *have a clean criminal record *hold a clean drivers license As a Herd Manager, you will be responsible for key aspects of the working day, including running the dairy shed (ie milking), animal health and other normal farming related tasks including pasture management and fencing. Our ideal candidate: Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other...

A full time permanent role is available on our dairy farm The duties will include but not be limited to: Twice daily milking of the dairy herd, milking shed setup and cleaning Movement of dairy cows, calves, young stock  Fence setup and break feeding Weed control Repairing and maintenance of farm structures, farm plant and vehicles Feeding out of supplement from a tractor and wagon Rearing of calves General farm duties Weekly hours average 48, roster is 5 on 2 off with calving period roster having alternate weeks of 6 on 1 off. Candidates will have some previous dairy farming experience and are required to have good related references.  Ideally you would have some formal ito/ag qualification minimum level 2. You must be currently in NZ, be a NZ resident or have the ability to get the correct working visa, and you must be able to meet face to face for an interview. To be considered you must have: A current CV with proof of professionalism be a solid...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Canterbury. 6 - 12 months experience required  however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be excepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $27 - $30 per hour.  30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

We are currently looking for a Dairy assistant. The position is full time from 1st June.  The job will include: - Helping with calf rearing.  - Milking in a rotary shed. - Cleaning the milking machine and maintaining the hygiene of the dairy shed  - Moving fences.  - Spraying weeds and other general duties.  Hourly rate: $27.5-$30.5 (average 45 hours per week, with minimum 30 hours guaranteed).   Rental accommodation available @ $250 per week.    Applicants need to be physically fit and willing to learn new skills.  At least one year experience on a NZ dairy farm required.    Our farm is located at Dorie, Mid Canterbury.    The farm is 730ha (total) milking 2300 cows through two 54 bale rotary  sheds . We are spring calving with heifers starting in late July. We rear 500 heifer calves plus a few jersey bull and beef calves. We run on a 7-2-7-2-7-3 roster.

We have a vacancy available for a senior herd manger on our 1200 cow dairy farm we milk thru two 54 bail rotarys with ACR’s, auto drafting and in shed feeders. The farm is very well laid out and consists of 80% pivot irrigation 1 roto rainer and a small amount of sprinklers in the corners. The property is located 15mins out of Ashburton. We run a team of 5 on a 7-2, 7-2, 7-3 roster, with sleep-ins and early finishes also in the mix. Our ideal herd manager would have a minimum of 2/3 year’s experience, with a solid understanding of the basics of grazing management. The herd manager is expected to assist myself and our assistant manager in operating the farm to its full potential and creating a great work environment, while keeping the property tidy and presentable at all times. We offer a modern 2 bedroom home to the successful applicant. If this position is of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV

About Us: We are a well-established dairy farm 20 min from Ashburton. Our farm is committed to innovation, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Dairy Farm Manager to join our team and help lead our operation to new heights. split calving system 900 in spring and 580 in autumn which helps to spread the workload more evenly across the season. Role Overview: As the Dairy Farm Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the farm, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of our dairy herd, and maintaining high standards of animal care, farm health, and environmental practices. You will be key to driving productivity and performance on the farm while maintaining a safe and positive working environment for the team. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm, including milking, feeding, breeding, and general herd management. Ensure the...

Only apply if you are in New Zealand. We are looking for Herd Manager Position on 1200 cows, through 54 bale Rotary. Farm is located in Ashburton. Someone with an eager attitude to learn can work as a team player with dependability and respect. Has a great attitude and passion for Dairying.

Looking for a dedicated herd manager to join our team. Good communication skills are a must.  Must have at least 4 years dairy experience. Experience in pasture management including managing pre and post grazing covers. Allocating correct amounts of feed to cows. Good animal health awareness. Ability to trim lame cows, treat animal health issues. Be able to manage sole charge for a week when required. A good understanding of Protrack. 

We are contract milkers milking 630 cows and are looking for a motivated 2IC to join our  team. The farm is located in the Hinds district, 20 minutes from Ashburton. It is 182ha, producing  500+kgms/cow. The farm is irrigated with 2 pivots, 15ha Kline and 5Ha of fixed grid. The  shed is a 54-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACRs and protrack with automatic drafting.   The successful applicant will have experience in pasture management, animal health, basic record  keeping and making sure machinery and farm are well- maintained. They will be able to drive a tractor  (including mowing and feeding out) and run the farm in the absence of the contract milker.  Primary  ITO Level 3 is required. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, a team player, takes pride in their workplace  and is a self-starter who can motivate themselves and others. This role is best suited to someone  with at least 3 years dairy farming experience and clear goals of progression in the industry....

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our stable, friendly and hard-working team from the 15th of July until mid to late September. We are located 15 minutes from Ashburton and milk 730 cows, rearing 350 calves. The successful candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently alongside our other tight nit team members. We have an efficient system and aim to rear quality calves, while having a great team culture. The candidate will need to have experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves, calf shed hygiene, moving and picking up calves and other calf rearing skills. We also have accommodation available for the right candidate. For further details, please feel free to enquire.

Based in Ashburton, 4 minute drive from tinwald. Looking for a calf rearer to join our team from mid-July to September. We rear 200 replacements and some beef cross calves on our 830 cow operation. This role can lead into relief milking.  Experience is a bonus but happy to train on the job. This is a drive in position so if you can work efficiently, have attention to detail, a positive attitude and reliable we would like to hear from you!