2 jobs found in Hororata

We are looking for a farm assistant  for a 1400-cow  through 70-bail rotary shed nearly new with ACR .farm is located in Hororata20 minutes from Darfield and 50 minutes from Christchurch We are seeking a person with  .  Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare,  to work well within a team and independently,  Good communication skills, also Physically fit and reliable. we will provide training for the right person  your role will be   Milking  Animal health monitoring/recording Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd Tractor work Fencing Assisting with calving

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for a Herd Manager role on a 1500 cow farm in the Hororata area. The farm is located 45 minutes west of Christchurch, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed with ACR. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate for any hours beyond the maximum hours. The...