2 herd manager jobs found in Ashburton

Dairy Farm Assistant – Hinds, Mid Canterbury This position could also suit someone looking for drive-in relief milking work. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right person. We are a progressive dairy farming operation based in Hinds, just 20 minutes south of Ashburton. Our farm milks 935 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary shed featuring automatic cup removers and automatic teat spraying systems. Due to a staff member leaving to take the next step to progress their dairy farming career, we are seeking a reliable and motivated person with a positive, can-do attitude to join our team for the upcoming mating period on farm. The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all conditions • Have basic English and good communication skills • Show a willingness to learn and work as part of a team • Hold a current driver’s licence • Have the legal right to work in New Zealand • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test...

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated person to join our team on a 700 cow dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is happy to get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. we are NOT accredited employers We milk through a 40 bale rotary with cup removers using max T milking. Majority pivot irrigation.Simple grass based system. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual • Honest with a good attitude • Confident working both independently and as part of a team • Willing to learn and take direction • Respectful of animals, machinery and the farm • Previous dairy farming experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important. We can offer: • Easy going family oriented culture • Work life balance • Opportunity and support for you to grow, there is real opportunity to grow your career in the system...