2 jobs found in Kaikōura

Experienced person required to help run 880 cow family owned Dairyfarm at Kaikoura. This could suit someone who has been out of the industry for a while and would like to get back in with help from an experienced and active farm owner. The cows are milked through a 60 bail rotary with ACR's and Protrack. The farm is irrigated with Ocmis Irrigators and K line. The cows are wintered on the farms own run-off where R 2yr olds are run for most of the year. This is a management role, the extent of which will depend on the employees experience and skills/ ability. There is room for career advancement on this farm 

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...