10 jobs found in Dunsandel

Its that time of year again that we are seeking a fit and able calf rearing superstar to support ourselves on our calf rearing property located 5 minutes west of Burnham, less than 10 minutes from Rolleston. This year we will be contract rearing 600 dairy beef calves from 1 week old to 110 kg. No experience is required as full training will be provided. Tasks will involve but are not limited to: -Mixing calf milk replacer -Feeding calves in the purpose-built calf sheds and then when calves are older out in Paddocks with a tow behind feeder. -Administering basic animal health -Disinfecting calf sheds/bedding -Washing and disinfecting calf feeding equipment -Topping up straw & meal - Assisting with weighing & animal health yarding's as the calves get older. The right person needs to have a love for animals, be patient and calm. You must be able to lift at least 25kg as this is the weight of the meal bags. This is a drive in position. It will be roughly...

We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team starting mid of July. Rearing about 350 heifer calves plus bobbies and beefies at 4 days old. Roster 6 on 1 off, about 5 hours per day. We do not have accomodation available so this is a drive in position. We are located in Bankside, 5 minutes from Rakaia. If you are interested, please upload your cv and apply to this job.

We are looking for a reliable and caring calf rearer to join our team on a 570 cow dairy located just 10min from Rolleston and Lincoln.120 replacement calves . Feeding newborn bobbies, heifer and beef calves.This is a drive in position.Start of August until end of October. It will be 5-7 hrs per day until mid September. Relief milking available after if you are interest.Experience is required as your main focus will be newborn calves till 10 days old.$26-$28/hr negotiable depending on experience. What we are looking for: Strong attention to details and good animal care skills. Good time management and organisation. Reliable and able to work independently. Must have own transport Good communication Must be legally able to work in NZ(We do not provide work visa) Full support will be provided for the right person.

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Calf Rearer at Chiswick Farm. Reporting to the Farm Manager, we’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. Does this sound like you? You are available to work until calf rearing is complete (around the start of December). You’ve had some experience with calf births as well as feeding and caring for the newborns Milking experience as part of a large dairy herd operation is a big bonus. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health and welfare You have a good understanding of...

🐄 Calf Rearer Wanted – Spring 2026  🐄 We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 23 July 2026 through to mid-October located just 3 minutes from Sheffield. About the Role; You'll be responsible for rearing approximately 130 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This is a lead calf rearing position with the support of other on farm staff on busy days. Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive their first feed via tube feeding - Calves are then transitioned onto an ad-lib feeding system once they are trained on feeders. - Straw, Meal and fresh water all available in their pens and are checked/refreshed/topped up daily. The farm will calve 630 cows total. What We're Looking For; - Good common sense and a genuine care for animal welfare - Reliable and organised - Able to work independently while communicating well with the team - Previous calf rearing experience...

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 50 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace  Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and...

Job will Involve. we have 480 cows to calved end of July to October 2026 + Rearing approximately 120 heifer calves/45 beef calves and 10 bulls + Feeding bobby calves until 4 days old  + Tube feeding if newborn calves are not drinking from the feeding bottle  + Training calves for the feeders  + Identify any calves not drinking milk and feeding them  + Report any problem of calves and machinery  + Help for milking when staff has day off 

Ideal position for a Working Holiday Visa We are seeking an energetic and willing to learn person to help rear calves and assist with day to day farming tasks on our farm situated between Ashburton and Methven in Mid Canterbury. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking for an experience, to work hard, to learn, and feel proud of the reward of seeing the calves grow and flourish in our environment. Being physically fit is an advantage, at times with being able to lift a large calf. This position includes ensuring every calf receives sufficient colostrum, and being taught to feed on a calf feeder. Getting cows in from the paddocks, assisting in the cowshed with animal health tasks, and general farm duties. The ability to drive a 5 speed manual vehicle would be a bonus.  More hours could be available on farm if you were able to drive a 2 wheel motorbike safely. We operate a 6 on 1 off roster for 6 weeks, and then 5 on 2 off when work load eases. Situated 30...

We are currently looking for a Dairy assistant to help July-August. The candidate will need a current work visa. The ideal candidate would have experience working on a New Zealand dairy farm, but any required training will be given to the right person. The job will include helping with calf rearing, milking in a rotary shed, moving fences, spraying weeds and other general duties. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude to join our team. Our farm is located at Dorie, Mid Canterbury. The farm is 750ha (total) milking 2600 cows through two rotary sheds. We run on a 7-2-7-2-7-3 roster.

Looking for fixed term/  Relief milking, Get in touch we can make it work.  Our farm is located only 5mins drive to Ashburton and is an awesome opportunity to have balance of city and farming life. This will be a fixed term job with possibility of relief milking later on for the right applicant.  We are looking for someone to join our team at Lindale Farming Company Ltd to start 27th July 2025 to have an extra hand of help over calving and then relief milking. Experience will be a benefit,  reliable & honest, someone who loves to dairy farming and have genuine interest. We will be milking 800 cows via 54 bail rotary with ACR and automatic teat spray and have Allflex collars. Farm is irrigated with center pivot mainly and have a few klines and sprinklers. What we looking for: -Good communication, confident on daily jobs like milking, fencing and calves handling etc. More importantly willing to learn and can do attitude. Criminal check will be done so no criminal...