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If you have a good work ethic, a willingness to learn and a passion for dairy we have on offer: • 6:2 / 5:1 roster. Days off for this role are a Wednesday and Thursday. Your duties will include: • Milking 430 cows through a 40 bale rotary shed. • Learning about our animal health • Learning about pasture management • Assist with Calving and mating, calving once a year. • Understand Health and Safety polices on farm and adhere to the current policies and practices in place. Our ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and will not be afraid of working hard alongside the rest of a small team with a willingness to learn and grow, and work to the best of their ability. A clean driving license is essential, as is a Valid NZ work permit. Experience would be preferred.

We are seeking a capable Farm Assistant for the 2025 season. The successful applicant will be hard working and self-motivated with attention to detail. You will work with us, the sharemilkers, our Farm manager and the other farm assistant. We are seeking someone that is wanting to grow their capabilities learn new skills and extend their knowledge in the industry. For the right candidate there is opportunities within this role to grow and earn more money. The Farm is 165 Ha milking approx. 600 cows through a 50 bale rotatory shed with ACRs. The farm is irrigated with pivots, K-lines and a couple of roto-rainer runs. We are self-contained wintering our own cows, we do our own cultivation and balege / hay making with late model gear.   For the right candidate there is the opportunity to assist with this work. A candidate with tractor driving skills would be ideal but not essential. The job will include but not be limited to the following.. Milking Fencing Shed hygiene...

we milk 750 cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR and in shed feeding. Our farm is set on 217Ha located close to Dunsandal. we are in need of a Herd manager to join our team. You will have at least two years of experience in New Zealand dairy farming and an AGITO qualification or some other relevant Level 4 qualification. you will be expected to manage the general health of the herd, focusing on milk quality, milk production and shed hygiene. You will also be responsible for supplement management, training junior staff and modelling health and safety practices. Your role will also include undertaking general farm duties. You must have a proven track record of commitment to dairy farming, the ability to work long hours during peak season and most importantly have a passion for dairy cattle. one bedroom cottage, you will pay $200 per week for accommodation. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week and we will pay between $30 to $34 per hour. Accommodation 1...

We are looking for a full time calf rearer from early July to mid September. We are located in Leeston. 40 mins from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. This is a drive in position.

We are looking for someone to join our team on our farm located between Dunsandel and Rakaia. This is a fixed term position but we may extend longer for the right candidate. We milk 1800 cows which are split between two 50 bale rotary sheds. You will be working with two other calf rearers and be assisted by farm team when needed. Approx: 440 heifer calves and 350 beef calves. Your duties: Feeding calves milk Must be patient and have empathy towards animals Able to drive side by side Can tow and reverse a trailer Ability to work independently and follow instructions well. And any additional duties as required. You will need to be physically fit. We understand people do have families and can be flexible with working hours and roster for school drop offs and pickups. This is a drive in role, no Accommodation is provided. Hours will vary but a minimum 30 hours per week, hourly rate negotiable for the right person   Please contact via email,  note you...