57 jobs found in Dunsandel

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of 5 on an 1100 cow dairy farm located 10 minutes from Rakaia, 20 minutes from Rolleston which both provide excellent access to amenities and social/sports clubs and facilities. Ashburton, Methven and Christchurch are also within 40 minutes of the farm.  Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows efficiently in a 54-bail rotary with ACR's and auto teat spray. Animal health monitoring. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and mating. Assisting with daily feed allocation. 2-Wheel motorbike operation. Fencing and weed control, Following milk quality and shed hygiene protocols. Health and Safety reporting. Assisting with effluent application. We are looking for an individual who meets following criteria: - Physically fit and healthy  Minimum of 1 years' experience  Ability to multitask  Honest  Punctual   Positive, can-do attitude...

Apply only if you are in New Zealand. We are seeking an honest and hard-working farm assistant to join our team. You will be part of 4 staff team and report to the farm manager. Milk 800 cows. 40-bail rotary, ACR, and auto teat spray. Fully irrigated. Duties are not limited to: Milking - Assist in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow the procedure to produce high-quality milk. Animals - Assist in safely handling animals and report any health and welfare issues as per farmpolicy. Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on the well- being of all classes of stock. Feed - Set break fences. Assist with pasture and crop weed control. Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on- farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an...

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...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Farm Assistant – Dairy Farming Location: Leeston/Dunsandel, New   Zealand Employment Type:  Full-time, permanent (minimum 40 hours/week) Pay Rate: 23.95 - 28.00 per hour (depending on experience) About Us Built on family values and driven by growth, we are committed to sustainable practices, animal welfare, and supporting our team’s growth. We have two farms, our Leeston farm runs 580 cows through a 40 aside HB shed with limited technology on 167 hectares and our Dunsandel farm runs 650 cows through a 42 aside HB shed with ACR's. Both farms have Halter and an integrated drafting gate.  The Role We are looking for a hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and work between both farms as an entry level Farm Assistant. You’ll be an essential part of our daily operations, helping to keep the farm running smoothly and our animals healthy. You’ll work closely with the Farm Managers and teams to ensure high standards of animal care, pasture management,...

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED SO SORRY BUT OFFSHORE AND VISA HOLDERS NEED NOT APPLY. Our beautiful 141Ha family owned and run dairy farm is located just 5 minutes from Lincoln, where there are great schools, shops, cafes etc. and we’re still only 30 mins from the center of Christchurch.  We think we are ideally situated to enjoy everything the South Island has to offer.   We milk our beautiful 280 cows through a 20 aside Herringbone shed, it does not have ACR, but it is a 1-person shed (eventually you will be able to milk on your own).  We would like to find a dairy farm assistant to come and join our team.  Our manager has been with us for 7 years, so we consider ourselves to be good employers especially as they started with us as a farm assistant.  We are good teachers but only if you have a willingness to learn.  This is not just a job to us, this is a lifestyle, so having an extra person will allow us to concentrate on other projects.   You may have at least...

A farm assistant job has become available on our dairy farm due to one of our employees changing career. The job involves all kind of work including milking, grazing management and calf rearing. Some experience is preferred and it is essential that you are already in the country.

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.       Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.    People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.    Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by...

Key task Manage a peak milking herd of approximately 1,400 cows through a modern 50-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers and teat spraying. well-designed 346 ha farm, including 104 ha in a pie-shaped layout and the remaining area divided into convenient 7–8 ha square paddocks. Responsibilties Carry out all animal treatments and health management in the shed, ensuring cows receive the correct care and treatment. Manage pasture rotation and grazing to maintain good pasture utilisation and feed availability. Take responsibility for effluent management and ensure the system is operated safely and effectively. Complete fencing repairs and maintenance around the farm. Carry out spraying, weed control and topping as required. Assist with general farm maintenance and day-to-day farm work to keep the farm running efficiently. Maintain high standards of animal welfare, farm presentation and safe work practices. Experience & Reporting A minimum of 3...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Henli Farming Ltd is on the search for a new Dairy Herd Manager ready to progress their career in the dairy industry on Tussock Dairy Farm. The successful applicant will be tasked with carrying out duties individually including but not limited to: Ø  Setting up the milking shed, milking, and shed hygiene Ø  Setting up and taking down break fences to allow correct feed allocations as instructed, Ø  Shifting and recording effluent, Ø  Identifying animal health symptoms and treating with different remedies, calving cows and identifying milk fever plus calving and mating duties. Ø  Train juniors on basic farm tasks when required. Ø  The tasks on this farm are varying!  The successful applicant will need to have a clean driver's license, be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and be currently living in New Zealand. Experience driving a 2 wheel motorbike is also required. Accommodation will be provided on farm in a warm, clean and sunny house. A...

Assistant Manager/2IC   – 900 Cow Dairy Farm | Methven   Are you an experienced dairy farmer looking for a role where you can take on responsibility, have a genuine input into the operation and work alongside a good Farm Manager? We are looking for a  2IC to join our 900-cow dairy farm , just out of Methven. This is a well-established, well-resourced operation with good facilities, a strong team and the equipment required to do the job properly. The current 2IC is moving on at the end of September creating an opening for someone ready to step into the role. The role This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of dairy farming. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will have an important role in: Day-to-day running of the farm Herd management and animal health Pasture and feed management Staff leadership and day-to-day organisation Farm maintenance and machinery Milking and general dairy shed operations...

Livestock Administrator Dairy Holdings Limited | Based in Ashburton Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with livestock data and administration? Dairy Holdings Limited, New Zealand's largest corporate dairy farming business, is looking for a Livestock Administrator to join our Ashburton-based team and play a key role in supporting the management of 65,000 cows and 36,000 young stock across our farming operations. About the role This is a varied role that combines livestock management, data analysis, systems administration, and financial reporting. The accuracy of our livestock records and reporting matters, and you will be responsible for ensuring they are accurate, timely, and well maintained. Key responsibilities include: Completing the monthly livestock trading account reconciliation across our farming operators, covering cows, young stock and bulls. Preparing young stock weight gain reports, calculation of grazing...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 700-cow farm milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed in the Ashburton area. The farm is located 10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field.  Previous experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid  at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary;  Roster would be 7 days on 2 days off. Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,000...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field and milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed . You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong in milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period...

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dairy team of 6.  We milk 1550 cows in an 80 bail shed with protrack, in shed feeding, ACRs and automatic teatspray.  We are located in Ashburton and work on a 6 on 2 off roster, with a pay range of $28-$32 based on a 50 hour work week.  This job will include: Milking, getting cows in, setting fences, riding a 2 wheeler and tractor, calf pick up, general farm maintenance, and cleaning.  The right person - -Can work in a team and independently - Has good time management - Has the willingness to learn new things and follow instructions -Can work with people from different nationalities For this role you must be able to prove you have 2 years work experience in Agriculture or a similar degree. An updated CV and atleast 2 references are required when applying.  We only have single accommodation so this role will not suit anyone with family, and we will not be able to provide a larger house later in the role.  We will only...

Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer, Halter and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor operator and must be able to do rotorainers Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and...

We are looking for  FARM ASSISTANT to join our team. The farm has 200 hectares effective area with 755 peak cows through 40 ASHB.  Farm is flat with Pivot, k line and rotorainers irrigation.  Role includes but not limited to the following: ·  Milking efficient  and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure high quality of milk. ·  Assist in the safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issue as per farm policy ·  Control weeds, sets break fences and feeding out.(tractor works) ·  Shifting Effluent and irrigation (knowledge in plumbing) ·  General farm works. ·  Works well with others, building a strong team culture. · Safe uses  of machine  and maintain vehicles on the farm · Committed to learning new skills . ·  C omply with all health and safety requirement. APPLICANTS MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND and have the following requirements Have full Driver's license Pass the...

We are on the lookout for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team early November in Waikuku due to a change in one of our teams circumstances. At peak we are milking 480 cows through a 32 ASHB. We are looking for someone who has: minimum 24 months experience in NZ dairy industry ability to use 2 & 4 wheeler motorbikes confident using a tractor with minimal supervision great stockmanship has a great work ethic AI trained would be preferred Day to day duties can include milking, assisting with animal health and records, weed control and fencing. We calve all year round so you will be required to assist with calf feeding. We are not  accredited so you will need to be either an NZ resident or citizen and hold a current NZ drivers license Only short-listed applicants will be contacted