4 jobs found in Oamaru

We have available a full time OAD dairy farming position in a 40 aside herringbone. The right applicant must be able to Calve cows, Treat Mastits and lame cows. Tractor driving experience as well as mowing and feeding out. Fencing experience and all day to day running of a farm. We would like someone with a partner that can do casual relief milking and calf rearing.  Please call Rachelle on 0211741418 if your interested

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

We have a well-paid 3-7 month contract starting ASAP for Calf Rearers (one doing calf rearing; one doing general farm work) based in the Oamaru area. Would be great if you have previous calf rearing experience! This role is on 650 and 550-cow farm, milking through both 40 AS Herringbone and 50 Bail Rotary sheds. Responsibilities include: Calf rearing, including feeding and caring for calves Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Performing other general farm duties Milking after calving season Ideal candidates will have: Previous dairy farming experience (preferred) A good attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic (mandatory) Some experience in dairy farming, large animal care, or agriculture/viticulture/horticulture Motorbike and quad driving skills (mandatory for some jobs, not all) Good English communication skills A valid driver’s license (international licenses good) and your own vehicle The...