10 jobs found in Dunsandel

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...

We are currently looking for a Herd Manager to join our Oxford team. You would be working on a 220ha cow dairy farm and milking 680 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed with acr's and protrack. The farm has 5 pivots. Roster would be 6:2. House is a 4 bedroom brick home. Must have precious experience in this role and must also be a NZ resident. Start date is asap - successful applicant would ideally fill this position from 1st October. Regular drug tests are performed on this farm.

We have had a position open up for a general handy man doing all sorts of dairy related jobs on our farms. Most jobs are project based and are to improve the running and efficiency of our farms.  This job would suit someone who has expertise in different areas and is happy to do different jobs depending on what is required. Some of the work will be urgent depending on the time of year.  These jobs would include some or all of the following: Tractor and digger operation, lime track capping/repairs, drainage, shifting stock, irrigation development/shifting and repairs, cultivating, drilling, fencing, painting, landscaping, building, picking up rubbish, spraying.  A work vehicle is supplied as jobs will be at different locations.  Our ideal applicant: Would be a self starter and self motivated. Must have an understanding of stock and farming operations. Be flexible and understanding when planned jobs change.   Employ and work in with other staff and contractors....

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...

Job Description We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four until February 2027 on our 800 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary. Applicants must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visas.   Preferably applicants would have previous experience on New Zealand dairy farms, with a can do attitude. Duties would depend on your experience but would be focused primarily on milking, cleaning the shed and yard, treating mastitis and moving break fences for stock. Basic farm information 60 Bail Rotary with ACR’s, auto trat sprayer and automated plant wash. Single herd grazing. Allflex collars. Centre pivot irrigation with a handful of sprinklers and rotorainer runs. Preferred start date is 10 October 2026. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone numbers. Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows. Following milk...

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...

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...

To assist with the day to day running of the farm which includes milking, feeding out, repair and maintenance on the farm, tractor work, assist with the young stock on the runoff and set up irrigation and calf rearing.  Some calf rearing and milking experience required. Some tractor driving experience would be a pro. Drivers license required.   

We are looking for a relief milker for the rest of the season on our farm located just 5mins out of Temuka Experience be essential but not necessary. Its a 40 ashb shed milking 680 cows.

We require a relief milker for 3 mornings a week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays mornings for our 620 Dairy cow farm. 10kms from Washdyke and Temuka. Milking through a 40 aside Herringbone shed.  Must have previous milkng experience. Drive in position so must have own vehicle and a clean licence. This is a fixed term contract to cover for the milking season.  There is no accommodation with this role.