3 jobs found in Rakaia

Due to promotion we are looking for a new staff member for the 2026/2027 season. We are located 5 mins from Rakaia,10 mins from Dunsandel and 15 min from Leeston. We milk 1450 cows through a new 54 bail rotary shed with auto cup removers. Farm has pivot irrigation and klines. The position would best suit someone with at least 3 months experience and has a understanding of the day to day workings of a dairy farm , but a good attitude and willingness to learn is priority. The position includes milking, setting fences, rideing moterbikes and irrigation to name a few.

We require a Herd Manager to join us next season. We are a 239-hectare dairy operation milking 920 cows through a 45 ashb shed. To be considered for the role, you must have a minimum of 3 years dairy farming work experience. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal and drug checks and holds a minimum New Zealand Restricted Driving Licence. Experience in the use and maintenance of rototrainer, klines and pivot preferred. No pets allowed in the accommodation. No smoking/vaping allowed in the accommodation and sheds. There is a minimum guaranteed 40 hours of work per week to a maximum of 50 hours with a salary package of $72800.00. As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. - Clean...

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE RESIDENT 1X farm assistant position available – Dairy Farm   Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand      We are seeking for a reliable farm assistant to join our dairy farming operation located in Rakaia, Canterbury. Our farm milks approximately 840 cows through a herringbone shed and operates Roto-rainer and pivot irrigation systems. We are also seeking for a farm assistant who is willing to be promoted as a herd manager in the near future.   Key Result Areas and Tasks: The Dairy Assistant is required to work as part of the team to implement the agreed farm management plan, completing all tasks as required. Duties include: Health & Safety • Knows how to safely operate farm vehicles and machinery as needed/ relevant for position on farm. • Follows health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines. • Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports ‘something almost...