2 jobs found in Darfield

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...

We are seeking a capable and experienced Stock Hand to join our team. This is a diverse role managing a mix of R1 and R2 dairy replacements and beef cattle across our owned and leased land. The ideal candidate will be a proactive "all-rounder" who takes pride in animal welfare and infrastructure maintenance, with the flexibility to assist in our contracting business during peak periods if they would like that opportunity. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee the daily health, welfare and feeding requirements of R1/R2 dairy replacements and beef cattle. * Assist with drenching and weighing operations as required. * Assist with calf rearing if required. * Assist with mating programme. A practical understanding of AI would be an advantage. * Skills in fencing and stock water maintenance would also be an advantage. * Opportunity for tractor/truck driving work within our contracting business during busy seasonal periods. Skills Required * A solid background in cattle...