4 jobs found in Ashburton

Farm Assistant position available in Dorie. While we are ideally looking for a permanent full time staff, we would also consider a short/fixed term or contract position. We are looking for a farm assistant for our team to start on the 15th of October or ASAP. We are looking for someone with at least 1-2 years experience  as you will have to hit the ground running. With mating, its a busy time to join the team, so if you are a fast learner, this will be an ideal fit. About the farm The farm has had Halter on the 760 Friesian cows for the last four years. This has really helped with wintering on crops, mating, break feeding and bringing the cows to the milking shed. We are aiming to produce 530MS/cow this year We have three different types of irrigation -Pivot, Lateral and Rotorainers About the area Dorie School and Preschool are excellent.  Property is on the primary school bus route High school in Ashburton about 25 km Our ideal candidate would be...

The Opportunity We have a rewarding opportunity for a top dairy operator to take responsibility for running our family-owned 1,100-cow dairy farm in the Darfield area, 40 minutes (45 km) west of Christchurch Airport. With our current Contract Milker progressing to a sharemilking position, we are looking to form and grow a mutually beneficial relationship with a high-calibre individual ready for the next step in their dairy career. The Person The successful applicant will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed, and farm systems to consistently achieve high levels of production and profitability. We are looking for someone with integrity, openness, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership, who operates to high standards, understands what drives performance, and embraces continuous improvement. We value people who care for their team, the land, and the animals, and who take...

We are converting our farm to dairy and are looking for the right person to run it from day one. ·         1,070 cows in the first season, with plans to build towards 1,200 cows ·         328 ha milking platform, predominantly pivot irrigated ·         New 64-bail rotary   ·         Four-bedroom family home with attached granny flat ·         Sheffield, 45 minutes (55 km) west of Christchurch Airport We are open to appointing either a Contract Milker or a Farm Manager, depending on the experience and preference of the right person. The successful applicant will be responsible for the herd, staff and milking platform. The herd will be predominantly crossbred and milked through a new 64-bail rotary with a Read milking plant, Protrack, automatic cup removers and in-shed feeding. The platform is mainly pivot irrigated, with 30 ha under travelling irrigators. Production is budgeted to reach 575,000 kg MS (480 kg MS/cow) at full herd numbers. All...

🚜 2IC POSITION AVAILABLE  📍 Otaio, South Canterbury Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Assistant / Junior 2ic to join our team.  We are milking 800 cows through a 50-bail rotary in Otaio, South Canterbury. What we offer: ● Modern two-bedroom cottage ● 6 days on, 2 days off roster all year round ● Great team of supportive staff ● Competitive remuneration based on experience ● A positive and enjoyable working environment We are looking for someone with good stockmanship skills, tractor skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to show initiative and take responsibility. Someone who works well within a team and takes pride in their work. We have a great team in place and are looking for the right person to join us. If this sounds like you, please send us a private message with your experience and contact Otaio, South Canterbury