2 dairy assistant jobs found

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1300 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 over Summer start or start of next season.

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...