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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable calf rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season on our 650-cow dairy farm, located in Dacre (just 20 minutes from Invercargill). This is a sole calf rearer role, with regular support from the herd owner to help ensure workloads are manageable. Weekend work is covered by the herd owner or can be negotiated. The Role Rearing approximately 165–180 replacement calves, with the remainder sent as bobbies Calves fed twice daily initially, transitioning to once-a-day feeding Use of automatic calf feeders to help reduce workload and improve efficiency Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Maintaining tidy and accurate records Keeping calf sheds clean, organised, and hygienic What We’re Looking For A patient and caring approach to animals Good observation skills and attention to detail Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work independently with support when needed Experience preferred...

We are a large-scale dairy farm just outside of Mossburn, Northern Southland.  We are looking for 2 calf rearers to join our team for the upcoming season starting 25th of July and finishing end of September / early October (exact dates are negotiable). This job would ideally suit a couple or 2 friends. Roster is 6/1 or 6/2 depending on the time of the season.  Ideally some experience of caring for animals or working on a farm is preferred but not essential. The key attributes we are looking for is stamina and grit, a great attitude to work, easy to get along with, happy to get their hands dirty (literally), patience, awareness of health and safety, genuine care and consideration for animals and a sense of humour. Conversational English is also required. We use large equipment so you will need to learn how to drive 4 wheelers, a large truck, tow trailers and operate pumps. Full training will be provided but attitude is key!   The role involves caring for calves from newborn...