5 50 jobs found in Remote, Southland Region

we are looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated assistant farm manager(2IC) who can assist the farm manager with daily operations of the farm. Who is ready to take on responsibility, leading the team and overseeing the farm when manager is away. successful applicant must have; have good understanding in pasture and feeding good stockmanship and animal health knows how to delegate and manage the daily jobs effluent management knows to operate bikes and tractor and implementing basic maintenance maintaining good shed hygiene able to lead the team  The farm is 15 minutes away from Gore and 5 minute away from Riversdale. The farm has 2 sheds 50 bale and 54 bale, both sheds is rotary with acr and protract. the successful applicant will be overseeing the 50 bale shed alongside with farm manager and will be milking 550 cows together with 2 other team member. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role,...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on an 850 and 600-cow farms in the Kapuka area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale and 40 AS Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 56. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate....

We are seeking a casual worker for general farm tasks across a large scale dairy business. The business has multiple dairy farms and dairy support properties. The work required is milkings, tractor driving, fencing, calf feeding, pasture walks, and other farm duties depending on the candidates skills.  The successful candidate may be a person looking for temporary work or have another position held and this position will fill up their work load as they see fit. They may specialize in some tasks and not others.  We can employ the successful candidate on a PAYE basis or as an independent contractor. Please apply if you are seeking work for a short or long period, or if you can do part time work as we would love to hear from you.  Pay will be dependent on skill level, transport can be discussed as part of the remuneration package. 

ABOUT SMITHILL Smithill Limited is a family-owned and operated Southland farming business running four dairy farms and an expanding dairy support operation. Following the purchase of a dry stock block in Clifden, we are looking for a practical and capable  Machinery Operator and Dry Stock (Dairy Support) Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing operation and help establish and develop a new support property. ABOUT THE ROLE Based primarily on our dry stock blocks, you will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider Smithill team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining machinery operation, cattle work, cropping, feeding, maintenance and farm development. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating tractors and farm machinery for cultivation, sowing, mowing, fertiliser application and feeding out • Operating silage wagons, feeding equipment and other implements • Digger operation where trained and competent •...

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....