2 farm assistant jobs found in Methven, canterbury

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

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...