3 farm jobs found in Darfield

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant or herd manager for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.

Relief milker required for new conversion near darfield  577 cows 54 bale reads rotary with auto cup removers  cows run in 2 herds  cups on 5.30am and 2.30pm On farm extra work may be available for the right applicant  work definitely available until after the holidays. Unsure after that 

The Opportunity We have a rewarding opportunity for a top dairy operator to take responsibility for running our family-owned 1,100-cow dairy farm in the Darfield area, 40 minutes (45 km) west of Christchurch Airport. With our current Contract Milker progressing to a sharemilking position, we are looking to form and grow a mutually beneficial relationship with a high-calibre individual ready for the next step in their dairy career. The Person The successful applicant will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed, and farm systems to consistently achieve high levels of production and profitability. We are looking for someone with integrity, openness, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership, who operates to high standards, understands what drives performance, and embraces continuous improvement. We value people who care for their team, the land, and the animals, and who take...