6 jobs found in Oamaru

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1380 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Solid Dairy experience including leadership and running systems  Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude.  Start date negotiable, would consider start of next season.

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

🚜 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a progressive and motivated operator to contract milk our 880 cow farm in the heart of the Taieri plains, close to Dunedin. The farm owners promote excellence across all aspects of their business and are looking to form a long-term relationship with someone whom shares their passion and vision for the dairy industry. The successful applicant will have sole charge of the dairy platform operation including liaising with contractors and farm service people. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of managing effective teams and creating a positive work place. Other desired attributes include: - exceptional pasture management and feed planning - A history of meeting target farm KPI's - Strong communication and time management skills - Prioritises animal health/husbandry - Has a strong understanding of farm compliance and H&S requirements - Willingness to learn and incorporate new technology/innovation. Contract terms can be negotiated...

We require a highly motivated contract milker to assist us in the running of our family based dairy operation situated on the taieri plains near to the dunedin airport. Someone keen to upskill themselves in dairy farming practice, to learn and grow in their knowledge and enjoyment of farming. Milking 360 peak cows, with no wintering on dairy platform and young stock also grazed off. Minimal calf rearing requirements. Tractor, mower and feed out equipment provided. Contract milker requires bikes and some equipment for the day to day running and farm maintenance required. One full time staff member is a non negotiable requirement plus relief staff as required. This is a small herd but we have consistently produced well for the farm size averaging 170,000kgms over the past 5 seasons. A great dairy shed setup with a 46 bale rotary shed with acrs and protrack for operator ease, making this a very time efficient shed keeping stock and staff happy. We have MSD SenseHub collars...

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...