3 farm assistant jobs found in Balfour

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our stable team of three full-timers.  Family owner-operators of a 233 ha dairy farm in Balfour. 30 minutes from Gore, 10 minutes from Lumsden. We milk 550 cows through a 50-bale rotary fitted with arcs, in-bail teat spray, auto wash, in-shed feeding, cow manager and Waikato auto-drafting  First-calving heifers are milked once a day year-round, reducing afternoon milking to 430 cows. Our cows are wintered in a barn, and all young stock are wintered on our run off. Key Responsibilities: Milking Setting up break fences Weed spraying Feeding out silage Calving assistance Shifting pods Feeding out/topping Shifting crops Animal health General farm duties as required We Offer: Supportive owner-operator environment Modern infrastructure and reliable systems 5 on / 2 off roster (Sunday Monday off) (6 on / 1 off during calving) 1 Bedroom self-contained accommodation with double glazing, heat pump, and a newly...

Farm assistant wanted to help with the day to day operation of a 740 cow farm. 60 bail rotary with acr and in-shed feeding system. Some experience preferred but not necessary. Full training will be provided. Immediate start.

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....