2 dairy herd manager jobs found in Methven

We require a hard working, reliable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team. As sharemilkers we aim to foster a positive working environment with all team members encouraged to join in on farm discussions. Career development will be encouraged through on and off farm training. It is preferred the successful applicant will have some experience in NZ dairy farming, with great shed hygiene, the ability to detect mastitis and excellent animal husbandry skills. However, full training will be provided. The property milks 650 cows through a 50 bale rotary (in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto teat spray and drafting) with Halter. The farm is 185ha and spray irrigated via centre pivot, a rotorainer and a small area of sprinklers. Effluent is applied via centre pivot. The farm is located in Winchmore, Mid Canterbury within 13mins to both Ashburton and Methven. You must be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand to apply for this position....

Farm Assistant/Herd Manager We milk 575 red-breed cows through a 50 bail rotary.  The irrigated farm is 10 minutes from Methven and 20 minutes from Ashburton.  We need a 4th person to commence employment mid-November. Applicants must have a current NZ work visa or working holiday visa, a valid drivers license and a car.  This is a full time job.  We are a family farm where we put a great deal of emphasis on looing after our cows, our staff and the environment.  Applicants must address a personalised cover letter to Mark and Jenny McDonald.  Please send applications to [email protected]