5 jobs found in Ashburton

Dairy Farm Assistant – Hinds, Mid Canterbury This position could also suit someone looking for drive-in relief milking work. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right person. We are a progressive dairy farming operation based in Hinds, just 20 minutes south of Ashburton. Our farm milks 935 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary shed featuring automatic cup removers and automatic teat spraying systems. Due to a staff member leaving to take the next step to progress their dairy farming career, we are seeking a reliable and motivated person with a positive, can-do attitude to join our team for the upcoming mating period on farm. The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all conditions • Have basic English and good communication skills • Show a willingness to learn and work as part of a team • Hold a current driver’s licence • Have the legal right to work in New Zealand • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test...

Due to one of our workers being injured we are looking for someone on a fixed term basis to help us get through the start of mating. This might lead to more work in the future.  We milk 2,000 cows through a 80 bale rotary which has auto drafting and teat spraying. We also have the use of Halter too  Roles will be milking, feeding calf's, spraying weeds and races. Vat and plant wash etc Experience prefered. Accommodation available. 

Do not apply if you aren’t in New Zealand! We’re on the lookout for a reliable and enthusiastic relief milker to join our team for a short-term position leading up to Christmas! We’re milking 730 cows on 183 hectares in Mid Canterbury. We’re a friendly, chatty team who love a good laugh and plenty of banter, so a sense of humour is always a bonus! What we’re looking for: Reliability is a MUST! We need someone who turns up on time and can be counted on. Previous dairy farming experience would be great, but it’s not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important! Someone who works well in a team and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. A good sense of humour and the ability to have a laugh along the way! What we offer: A welcoming, supportive team with plenty of laughs. Remuneration based on experience. Short-term work until Christmas, with the possibility of further work after the New Year break for the...

Relief milker wanted. set number of milking's per week plus additional for covering annual leave. milking 720 cows in a 60 bale modern rotary. 

We are looking for someone to help us out during the mating and summer period, milking 1250 cows through a 60 bail shed. We are based in Bankside, 10 minutes from Dunsandel and 10 minutes from Rakaia. Each milking is shared by 2 people, 600 cows each, so experience solo milking is required however training can be provided for the right candidate. The shed is equipped with ACR's, protrack and in shed feeding, with good cow flow and nice cows. This is a drive in position, no accommodation is available on farm. We are flexible with the number of milkings per week but will be minimum 4 milkings per week. Other part time work may also be available on farm.