5 jobs found in Dunsandel

650 cows 30 mins south of Christchurch rotary shed  pivot irrigation We are looking for a friendly, energetic person to join our team of 4 on our farm at Dunsandel. This role would suit a range of people with little to moderate experience. Any dairy experience is welcome, but the right person with have a good attitude, a willingness to learn new skills and be part of a team on a high performing dairy farm. We have relatively new farm machinery and motorbikes, tidy housing and maintain a very tidy farm. We have all modern conveniences in the cowshed, Protrack, in shed feeding, Cow manager tags.   Practical training will be provided on farm or through Primary ITO We are not Work Visa accredited. Please only apply if you are a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Fairfax Stonehouse Farm Ltd require a Herd Manager within an established owner operated dairy farming business, situated at Dunsandel, 35 minutes drive south of Christchurch, commencing on approximately 12th July 2026, working on our 950 cow dairy farm. We require a person who is reliable & has a good work history. The focus of the role is to support the Farm Owners and team on the farm to assist with daily operational tasks as directed, feeding of cows on pasture and crop, running of the dairy shed including milking and handling of cows, ability to administer & record animal health treatments, assisting the team with calving management and the annual reproduction programme, assisting with movement of effluent and irrigation, using and maintaining general farm vehicles & equipment including tractors and feed out wagons, carry out general farm maintenance, assisting with feeding of calves and following health, safety and wellbeing procedures. We require a person who...

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...

Job Description We are looking for a   motivated and experienced Head Calf Rearer   to take full responsibility for rearing   350 heifer replacements   on our well-run dairy operation. Additional 100 beef bulls to be reared on farm. This is a key role on farm, ideal for someone who takes pride in raising   healthy, well-grown calves   and enjoys working independently while being supported by a positive team. About the role You will lead the calf rearing operation and ensure our young stock get the   best possible start to life . Key responsibilities include: Ensure feeding good quality gold colostrum in the first hours of life. Training calves onto teat feeders Tubing when required Monitoring calf health and identifying any issues early Administering treatments and reporting health concerns Maintaining high standards of hygiene in sheds and equipment Keeping accurate records About the farm Rearing   350 replacement heifers...

We are looking for full-time calf rearers from July to September. We are located in Leeston, 40 minutes from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. Experience is a bonus but is not a must. Full training will be provided.