2 experienced farm assistant jobs found in Tākaka

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team at Longbush Farms. Located just 10 minutes from Tākaka, this farm milks approximately 850 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed, equipped with  GEA collars  Protrack  In-shed feeding  Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) We’re after someone who enjoys all aspects of farming – not just milking cows. We do pretty much everything in-house, including fertiliser spreading, supplement making, tractor work and general farm maintenance. There’s plenty of variety for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and being involved in the wider farming operation. As our 2IC, you’ll work closely with the farm manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the farm and supervision of staff in the manager’s absence. We’re looking for someone confident in making decisions, leading a team and keeping things running smoothly. What we’re looking for  Previous dairy farming experience and excellent stockmanship ...

Experienced Dairy Farm Team Member Wanted. We are a husband-and-wife team in our second year of sharemilking on our 180Ha family farm milking 430 cows. We are a very family-friendly farm and believe in working together as a team. We don't put too much emphasis on job titles-everyone pitches in and plays an important part. However, we are looking for someone with at least 3-4 years of dairy farming experience who is confident enough to take responsibility for the farm when we are off farm.  We are looking for someone who is confident across all aspects of dairy farming and takes pride in doing a good job. Essential Skills Include: Pasture management, confident on a tractor and other machinery, confident on both 2&4 wheelers, producing high-quality milk, good animal husbandry skills, the ability to identify and treat mastitis, the ability to identify and treat lame cows, good attention to detail and a proactive approach to farm work. The Success applicant...