8 jobs found in Methven

We are looking for a motivated energetic person to join our team. Ideally this person would have some experience in the daily farm tasks and experience milking in a herringbone shed. We milk 750 cows in two herds through a 40 aside shed on a 174ha milking platform with attached 118ha support block for silage, wintering, r1 and r2 heifers. Duties will include but not limited to, milking, break feeding, weed control, fence and farm maintenance, calf rearing and young stock care. Applicants need to be currently in nz with relevant visa as we are NOT accredited employers, and be able to attend an on farm interview.   We can offer the successful person a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, support ITO training if desired. Wages will reflect experience and ability potential work for partner

We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa Please attach a current...

We are looking for a motivated Herd Manager . You will be working  a Sharemilker with a passion to see people succeed and progress in the industry. The ideal candidate will be someone who: Has a passion for the dairy industry Has a willingness to go the extra mile Works well in a team and follows instructions Is calm and patient with the cows & takes pride in all aspects of their role. Pet and Smoke free Being on a smaller 450 cow farm this role will be doing a full range of jobs so a willingness to learn is a must. Our farm is located in Lauriston (20 min to Ashburton and 10 min to Methven). Starting date is flexible being after 1st July. For the right applicant this could lead to further growth within our growing business. It will be approximately 45 hours per week. Person must be easy going, fit, motivated, enjoy animals and have good hygiene practices. . Salary is variable for experience within 75-85K package. Experience will be looked upon favourably! Your role will...

We are looking for a Herd Manager who is excited about the dairy industry and keen to further their career. Blackford Farming is an established family business.  The farm is 303ha, un-irrigated, with a 60 bail rotary shed, milking 1000 cows. The shed is modern, its fitted with ACR’s, auto teat sprayer, Protrac and Herd-i.  We have Halter cow collars and we have a composting shed that holds 300 cows. We run automatic calf feeders, we rear 300 calves.  All cows are wintered off farm at grazing blocks.  A minimum of 2 years experience within NZ dairy farming is preferred.  The role requires you to have a good understanding of cowshed practice, efficient milking skills, be able to treat animal health issues and record them, be able to treat lame cows, monitor and record pasture management. Good tractor skills are required for feeding out, we run a mixer wagon. Training will be given in this area. We have a lot of technology on the farm with Halter, Herd-I and Protrac so someone that...

We are looking for a motivated, honest and reliable dairy assistant to join our team. We milk twice a day 970 cows through a 60 bale automated rotary. Your duties will include setting up the shed and bringing cows in for milking, assisting with milking, identifying cows for health problems, setting up and moving break fences and other farm jobs. Experience in dairy farming required. Approximately 10 minutes from Methven township and 15 mins from Ashburton. Our current roster is 6 on 2 off all year round To be eligible, you must be already living in New Zealand. Accommodation is provided. To be considered you must Provide a current CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history Be physically fit Must hold a clean Full drivers license Confident riding 2-wheel motorbike Confident driving and operating tractors and machinery

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our 900-cow dryland dairy operation in Methven. The farm is 400ha non-irrigated. We milk through a modern 50-bale rotary with auto drafting, and a range of accommodation options are available. What We Offer Work alongside an experienced Farm Manager with a strong track record of developing staff into Farm Managers and Contract Milkers A role where you will be challenged, trained, and given opportunities to grow The ability to work independently without being micro-managed Supportive team environment with good systems in place What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone with: A positive attitude and strong team approach The ability to step up and lead staff in the Manager’s absence A solid base of practical dairy farming skills Confidence to: Find and treat lame cows Calve cows independently Identify bulling cows Find, treat, and record mastitis cows accurately This role would...

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 June.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through to end of September) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving from end July - Oct  milking 2x a day from end July  stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.  Hours during calving can be long and tiring in all-weather so physical fitness important.  Other attributes for candiate: be able to fit in with existing team able to drive a motorbike have your own car  Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are wiithin 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will...

We are in search of a motivated person to milk cows and manage the feeding of cows and calves on our dairy farm in the South Island of New Zealand. Other general farm duties such as farm maintenance, wintering cows and animal health will be required for this full time role. This is a busy farm so   experience working with and feed budgeting for cows is essential. Competence riding a 2 wheeler is a must The ideal person will have a can-do attitude, be motivated and not afraid to get up early. You  must   have some form of agricultural and/or dairy experience. Accommodation is available on farm in the form of a new spacious and furnished single bedroom cottage with power and Wi-Fi included for a weekly rent of $250 pw The farm is situated 3km from Methven (Mt Hutt village) Please email with a description of your experience, qualifications and references