12 jobs found in Temuka

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else must have current valid visa  Job description We are looking for 1 dairy Herd Manager to join the team on 1400 cow farm . General farm duties will include but are not limited to: - Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. - Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. - Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. - Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. -Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and procedures. Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. In order to be...

Looking for herd manager to work on 440 cow farm near Temuka. Succesful applicant will be able to take responsibility for milking, animal health, shed hygiene and shed records, as well as have a good understanding of the workings of a farm, get the job done and problem solve as required. Must have drivers license and pass drug testing, prefer 2 years experience or relevent study qualifications

Key  Responsibilities Assist with feeding of cows and calves, milking cows and monitoring animal health problems, (lame, sick, mastitis). Assisting with the calving and collection of calves. Treating animal health problems as required by management.  Help with the control of pests and weeds, general farm and  equipment maintenance.  Maintenance and checking of irrigation systems, reporting faults to management. Shed maintenance and repairs  Practical  skills:   Ability  to  handle  livestock  safely,  operate  machinery,  and  perform  farm  maintenance  tasks. Observation  and  reporting:   Monitor  animal  health,  pasture  conditions,  and  equipment  performance. Teamwork  and  communication:   Work  effectively  within  a  small  team,  follow  instructions,  and  communicate  issues  promptly. Physical fitness: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weather...

Farm Assistant  Location: Woodbury Geraldine Employment Type: Full-time (45 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy operation. Applicant MUST have a current NZ work visa and be eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time role working minimum 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will assist with the daily running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm presentation. This is a Senior Farm Assistant role, so must be able to work independently in the milking shed and while completing a range of tasks out on the farm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Milking: Carry out twice-daily milking routines Maintain hygiene of milking shed, plant, and equipment Ensure milk quality and animal welfare standards are upheld Stock Work: Moving and handling stock safely Monitoring animal health and condition Assisting with calving, feeding, and general...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 1600-cow farm in the Ealing area, milking through a 58 and 62 Bail Rotary shed. 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 30, with an average of 45 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 will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary ranges from $68,400 to $71,400 per annum, depending on experience....

We are seeking an experienced and motivated 2ic for a stunning dairy farm in Ealing. The dairy farm is established, however the farm has been split into two. This means we milk 650 cows through a brand new 54 bale rotary shed (ACRs, in-shed feed). This role reports directly to the Contract Milker and you will work closely with them and other staff to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. We have a well established team on the other half of the farm who  have been with us on this farm for two seasons and were with us on the previous farm too. We are proud of our team, our results and the farm we get to work on. You will need to have exceptional knowledge around animal health, treatments, pasture management knowledge, an eagerness to learn and great communication both written and oral. You will need to carry a car license and be confident in driving motorbikes and tractors.  We work for incredibly supportive, respectful farm owners who value our staff as well as...

Working Relationships: Farm Manager, permanent and casual farm staff, Outside contractors and service providers, Kohika Downs General Manager, Directors and Shareholders. Position title: Herd manager Location - Kohika Downs Ltd, Otaio, St Andrews Herd Manager Position Description Purpose 1. To support the Managers in achieving the Farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Farm 2. To follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices Reporting The Herd Manager will report to the Farm Manager (the “ FM ”). The Herd Manager will have working relationships with the 2IC, General Manager, Business Manager. The Herd manager will be expected to foster open communication, the aim there being “no surprises”. Business values 1. Our People/Community We provide our employees with a safe and supportive working environment. We’re respectful, honest and open with them and will recognize and...

We are looking for a herd manager that has at least 2 years of herd manager experience. Must be in the country and have a valid visa. We are putting on halter this winter. We peak milk 1250 cows in a 70 bail rotary shed. Must be patient and have good animal husbandry, able to communicate well, and work well in a team.  You must be able to ride a 2 wheeler. Responsibilities include, but not limited to milking, cleaning, feeding out, tractor work, pasture management, using halter. Farm is located 5 mins south of Hinds, Ashburton. Close to the school, preschool and playcentre. 3 bedroom house will be provided as well as wet weather gear.  Good remuneration, this will be discussed at interview.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dairy Assistant to join our small team on a newly converted 120ha farm for the 2026/27 season and beyond. We aim to milk 350–370 cows through a 40-bale rotary with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, and irrigation. A support block 5km away is used for wintering and young stock. The farm is located 40 minutes inland from Timaru and 15 minutes from Fairlie, in the beautiful Mackenzie district, offering a great lifestyle with lakes, mountains, and outdoor recreation nearby. A tidy 4-bedroom home is available, with a school bus for both primary and secondary schools stopping at the gate. We value work–life balance and offer a fair roster. We are also happy to support training and development for the right person. Key Duties: -          Milking in a 40-bale rotary -          Treating lame/sick cows -          Setting up and shifting breaks -          Tractor work, feeding out -...

Due to an unforeseen change in family circumstances, our current manager is leaving after two successful years with us. We are seeking a capable and motivated farm manager to start in mid to late July and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 600-cow dairy farm, in line with our policies and objectives. Our farm is a 600-cow, partially irrigated operation (pivot), a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, and Halter collars. We converted the farm 12 years ago, and it is located just 12 km from Fairlie in a stunning setting, only five minutes from Lake Opuha. We run a low-input, pasture-first system focused on efficiency and profitability. Looking ahead, we hope to employ a 50/50 sharemilker in the future, so this role offers genuine progression opportunities for like-minded, hard-working people. We welcome applications from both ambitious up-and-coming managers and experienced career managers. We are good, fair employers and offer strong infrastructure, sensible...

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team at Amberside Farm, located just 30 minutes from Ashburton. About the Farm 900-cow dairy operation Modern farming systems with 100% pivot irrigation Supportive and experienced team environment Strong focus on teamwork, animal welfare, and farm performance Located in a welcoming rural community with excellent schools, sports clubs, and family-friendly amenities What We Offer Competitive remuneration package Quality 3-bedroom home plus sleepout Opportunity to develop your leadership and farm management skills Positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued Great work-life balance within a supportive team Potential part-time employment opportunity for a spouse or partner, assisting with calf rearing during the season About You Previous dairy farming experience Strong communication and leadership skills Positive attitude and willingness to work as...