4 jobs found in Riversdale

On behalf of a client we have a farm managers role available for a hard working motivated person, the farm is 700-750 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers and autodrafting.  The system is a system 3 where about 700-1,000Kgs of supplements is imported onto the farm.  You will be working with a skilled farm owner along with the farm consultant, this support network will enable you to perform well and grow your skills for your next opportunity.  This role may lead to a contract milking role for the right candidate the following season if they perform well and fit in with the management team.  Please apply online via this website and we will contact you back with next steps. 

Experienced Herd Manager wanted to join our 770-cow dairy operation in Northern Southland. We are looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on our 770-cow dairy farm near Riversdale, Northern Southland . This is a great opportunity for an experienced dairy farm worker who takes pride in their stock, enjoys working with cows and wants to be an important part of an exciting new farming operation. The Role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, with a strong focus on animal health, welfare, production and maintaining high farm standards. The role will include: Day-to-day management and care of the 770-cow herd Monitoring animal health, condition and performance Identifying and dealing with animal health issues promptly Assisting with calving, mating and herd health practices Maintaining high standards of animal welfare Assisting with milking...

Due to our current 2IC being unable to return to work for reasons beyond his control, we are looking for a new 2IC or a Farm Assistant willing to be trained into becoming a 2IC to join our small farm approx. 20 minutes from Gore. We milk 400 Friesian cows through a 40ASHB with ACR's, in-shed feeding and an auto draft gate.  Farm is family owned with the other farm being 5 minutes down the road, we try to work in together when needed. Our farm is run by the contract milkers (Husband and wife both on farm), and we employ one full time staff member. We will also have a relief milker this season. Calves are reared by contract milkers.  Work is mainly picking up calves, identifying and drafting out calved cows and springers, milking, getting cows in, putting up break fences, basic fencing, finding/treating animal health issues, shifting effluent pods, feeding out, mowing, pasture walks etc. You will be required to do other tasks as they arise such as shed maintenance, shifting stock...

You would be expected to help with day to day jobs including but not limited to  Assisting with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare, etc.   Personal attributes include • Self-management, punctuality, tidiness, able to plan out daily activities/duties,  personal hygiene,  attitude, time management and efficiency   In return we offer remuneration based on experience and two different options on housing whichever you would prefer. Experience is preferred but not necessary but a willingness to get stuck in and try is. Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in New Zealand or fit immigration NZ requirements for an AEWV