3 jobs found in Ashburton

We are looking for a calf rearer to come and join our team of 3. This role will have sole charge of rearing 150 heifer replacements, training is provided. There would also be the option to help with milking in the mornings.  We milk 610 cows through a 54-bale rotary with protrack with smaXtec animal monitoring. The roster is 6 days on and 2 days off, this could be negotiable. Position is from mid-late July through to mid-late September. A fully furnished one bedroom cottage is available on the farm.  Pay based on experience.  Please not the job is only for 8-10 weeks and applicant must have a visa to be able to work in New Zealand. 

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1400 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude. 

50/50 Sharemilker Opportunity – Inchbonnie, West Coast 480 cows | 265 ha effective milking platform | Target 200,000kgMS An excellent opportunity is available for a skilled and motivated 50% sharemilker to operate a well-presented dairy farm at Inchbonnie, on the South Island’s West Coast. The farm comprises a 265 ha effective dairy platform, supported by two nearby runoff blocks totalling 140 ha effective. The property is budgeted to milk 480 cows, with 500 cows wintered, targeting 200,000kgMS. The farm supplies Westland Milk Products, Hokitika. This tidy and well-maintained property has been operated by an established owner/operator for close to 40 years, and more recently by contract milkers for the past eight seasons. It is run as a dedicated milking platform, with replacement livestock grazed on the runoff blocks and cows wintered on farm.   The farm is located approximately 50 minutes from Greymouth , which offers most services, along with primary...