5 dairy assistant jobs found

Summer Farmhand – Dairy Farm Location: Lepperton, Taranaki Employment period: 1 November to 31 March Hours: Up to 30 hours per week Accommodation: Drive-in position – no accommodation provided Looking for summer work? We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Summer Farmhand to help out on our dairy farm over the summer months. The position runs from 1 November through to 31 March , with flexibility around start and finish dates for the right candidate. This role would suit someone with dairy farming experience, someone keen to learn, or a student looking for summer work and hands-on experience in the dairy industry. There is potential for ongoing employment into the following season for a suitable candidate. About the farm We operate a 72-hectare effective dairy farm in Lepperton, Taranaki , milking a peak of approximately 205 cows and producing around 85,000–90,000 kg of milk solids per season. We run a...

• Are you keen to try Dairy Farming? • Do you love the sense of purpose you get being part of a team to help get things done? Then we would love to hear from you! Theland Tahi Farm Group are looking for a reliable and motivated Relief Milker / Farm Assistant to join their milking team over the busy AI (Artificial breeding) season. This is a fixed term or casual position only, starting as soon as possible until Early December  Why work with us?  Supportive team that are happy to teach  6:2 Roster What we need from you? Great attitude - someone who doesn't mind early starts and getting your hands dirty Love for cows and farming Love for teamwork This can be a drive in position or furnished accommodation is provided. You will need your own transport so you can get groceries on your days off and enjoy the local activities We are unashamedly a drug and alcohol-free workplace, so you will...

To assist in milking and complete day-to-day tasks with guidance from the Farm Owner and/or Assistant Manager. Have an interest in farming and is willing to learn and grow in the industry. Have experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and most of all, have great communication skills. You will be milking 500 cows split into two herds through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We operate a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm. There is in-shed feeding and cows are fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so would be beneficial to have tractor skills. There is an automatic drafting system and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Complete basic farm duties such as milking, feeding out, shifting irrigator, and scraping pad.  Be able to ride a 2-wheel motorbike and operate a tractor. The farm is located in Korakonui district, 10 mins to Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, with a flat...

Ideal for someone looking for extra work or a casual position with flexible hours Ideal for a Lincoln Uni student We are seeking a reliable and dependable person to join our team in early November on a weekend farm support role on a 140ha support block near Rolleston/Burnham. The position involves caring for 600 R2 heifers and upcoming 400 R1s, helping manage daily farm operations every second weekend on a 3:11 roster (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), with additional coverage during annual leave and potential for extra shifts.  Note there is one full week annual leave to cover in November and three weeks in December.  You'll play an important role in supporting the growth and welfare of young stock, contributing to the smooth running of the farm, and working as an essential part of our team. Requirements: - Reliability and commitment to weekend shifts (every second weekend starting in November) - Experience with raising heifers or young stock - Skills in pasture, grazing,...

Relief milker needed for afternoon milkings, solecharge, inshed feeding 20ashb