2 farm assistant jobs found in Masterton

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1,000-cow farm in Masterton, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $26.50 to $35.00 per hour, subject to experience . Candidates are required to provide good...

We are looking for a motivated Dairy farm Assistant to join our 460 cows dairy farm located on 148 hectares, just 10 minutes from Masterton.  Our farm uses modern systems including  32 bale rotary  shed. Your Role:- You will work with the Contract Milker and Herd Manager : Milking operations Animal health and care  Calf rearing Pasture and feed management                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    About You :- 1+ year dairy farming experience in New Zealand preferred . confident operating two-wheelers,tractors and farm machinery Good communication and attention to detail Must have NZ residency or a valid working hoilday visa ....