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We are looking for an Intermediate Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm located 10 minutes south of Ashburton. This role is ideally suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years’ dairy farming experience, who is confident in day-to-day farm operations and keen to continue developing their skills. What makes this role a little different is that there could be the ability for the partner to also work on the farm.   Our roster works particularly well for a couple or family situation where both parents wish to work. Our roster and shift structure means that one parent can generally be home before and after school each day, making it easier to balance family commitments alongside work. For families with younger, pre-school-aged children, we are happy to have a discussion with suitable applicants about how this could practically work. About the Role You will be involved in all aspects of farm work, with key responsibilities including: Milking...

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

Experienced person required to help run 880 cow family owned Dairyfarm at Kaikoura. This could suit someone who has been out of the industry for a while and would like to get back in with help from an experienced and active farm owner. The cows are milked through a 60 bail rotary with ACR's and Protrack. The farm is irrigated with Ocmis Irrigators and K line. The cows are wintered on the farms own run-off where R 2yr olds are run for most of the year. This is a management role, the extent of which will depend on the employees experience and skills/ ability. There is room for career advancement on this farm 

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...

Due to the unforseen need for our current employee of 7 years to relocate for personal reasons we are looking for a farm assistant / assistant herd manager to join our team working with the farm owner and our 2IC. We are loacted in the Charing Cross area, Selwyn district. A bit about us -450 high producing xbred cows -113 ha platform irrigated by pivots, k-line and sprinkers -36 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s, meal feeding, protrack and cowmanager -Strong pasture harvesters with efficient use of supplements to drive profitable production -Heavy focus on Attention to detail across all aspects of the operation -A tidy, well presented high performing operation -Pride in our farm, people, stock and reputation What we offer -A real team environment working with great people who are keen to share information and knowledge and help people grow and succeed -5 on 2 off roster -An attractive remuneration package -A warm and tidy 2...

The role requires experience dealing with milking ,Mastitis treatment ,lame cow treatment and managing a herringbone shed and a good knowledge of animal welfare and shed hygiene. The dairy farm is situated close to Rangiora and Kaiapoi