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We are converting our farm to dairy and are looking for the right person to run it from day one. ·         1,070 cows in the first season, with plans to build towards 1,200 cows ·         328 ha milking platform, predominantly pivot irrigated ·         New 64-bail rotary   ·         Four-bedroom family home with attached granny flat ·         Sheffield, 45 minutes (55 km) west of Christchurch Airport We are open to appointing either a Contract Milker or a Farm Manager, depending on the experience and preference of the right person. The successful applicant will be responsible for the herd, staff and milking platform. The herd will be predominantly crossbred and milked through a new 64-bail rotary with a Read milking plant, Protrack, automatic cup removers and in-shed feeding. The platform is mainly pivot irrigated, with 30 ha under travelling irrigators. Production is budgeted to reach 575,000 kg MS (480 kg MS/cow) at full herd numbers. All...

FARM MANAGER – RIVERSIDE PARK Kurow, North Otago | 700 Cows | 170ha An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to take the lead at Riverside Park, a progressive, well-resourced dairy farming operation located near Kurow in North Otago. Riverside Park is a 170ha dairy farm milking approximately 700 cows through a modern, fully automated 44-a-side herringbone dairy shed. The farm is equipped with Halter technology and established pivot, fixed-grid and K-Line irrigation systems. We are looking for a capable, hands-on manager with exceptional pasture management skills, strong leadership ability and a genuine drive to achieve excellent farm performance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work and wants the autonomy to run a successful farming operation while working alongside supportive and engaged owners. The Role The successful applicant will take ownership of the...

Our farm sits at Carew, in a great central spot in Mid Canterbury with the best of everything on your doorstep. Geraldine is just 15 minutes away, Temuka 20 and Ashburton 25, with Christchurch an easy 1 hr 20 drive. Love the outdoors? Peel Forest walks, lakes and Mt Hutt are 30 minutes away with Tekapo and Twizel 1.5 hours. For your downtime, the Ashburton community gym has a gym, sauna and pool all included at a really good price.   We’re heading into our sixth season managing this 920-cow farm, with seven years of farm managing behind us – and we run our own tractors and wagon. We’re currently seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team of 3 others for the long term. We’re quiet, hands-off managers who will give you the training and support you need, then trust you to get on with the job. Everyone mucks in here – all jobs are shared regardless of role, and that includes the Farmer!   You’ll be milking our 920-cow herd through our 50-bail rotary...

An Excellent Opportunity for an Experienced Farm Manager We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and capable Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a well-established, Jersey 660-cow dairy operation in the picturesque Amuri Basin, North Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operator who takes pride in achieving strong farm performance, maintaining high standards of animal welfare and pasture management, and leading a productive and positive team. Working alongside supportive farm owners and farm advisor, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to take ownership of the farm's operational performance while contributing to the ongoing development and success of the business. The Role The Farm Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the dairy operation, including the adjacent support block, youngstock grazing and wintering. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the...

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1380 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Solid Dairy experience including leadership and running systems  Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude.  Start date negotiable, would consider start of next season.

We are seeking a senior herd manager to help lead team of 6 on 500 ha dairy near Oamaru/ Waimate .  Previous NZ dairy experience ideal.  Will consider those with lengthy overseas dairy experience.  Must have excellent work ethic, good attention to detail.  Excellent ability with stock.  Good people leader Proficient knowledge in milking and pasture systems Fleixble start start date, would consider asap or start of next season

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...

We’re looking for someone keen to learn, get stuck in and be part of a great team! We milk 585 cows through a 40-aside, 2-person herringbone shed with Halter technology on a 160ha dairy farm. All young stock are run on our neighbouring hill-block runoff, and we operate on a 10-in-7 milking frequency. You’ll be part of a small team of three, working both together and independently. Located just 20 minutes from Cheviot and an hour from Amberley, there’s plenty to enjoy outside of work. We border the Hurunui River, with lots of outdoor activities nearby, local sports teams to get involved in and a great farming community. Daily tasks include milking and shed hygiene, assisting with stock feeding and handling, shifting effluent and carrying out general farm duties. What’s on offer? A great team environment with a young, friendly crew who enjoy what they do. A good hourly rate. Accommodation on site. A great opportunity to build your dairy...

Tractor Driver / General Farm Hand Join a progressive farming business where quality people, teamwork and pride in what we do are at the heart of our success. Rylib Group is a family-owned, forward-thinking dairy farming business based in Mid Canterbury. We pride ourselves on our people-first culture, high standards and commitment to promoting excellence and delivering results. We are looking for a reliable, practical and motivated Tractor Driver / General Farm Hand to join the team on  Ma Taua Dairies. This is a drive-in position , offering a varied, hands-on role within a supportive farm team where initiative, a strong work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in are genuinely valued. About the Role This position is ideal for someone who enjoys operating machinery, working outdoors and taking pride in keeping a farm running efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Tractor driving, feeding out and general machinery operation...

We require a Herd Manager within an established owner operated dairy farming business, situated at Dunsandel, 35 minutes drive south of Christchurch, working on our 890 cow dairy farm and dairy support runoff. We require a person who is reliable & has a good work history. The focus of the role is to support the Farm Owners and team on the farm to assist with daily operational tasks as directed, feeding of cows on pasture and crop, running of the dairy shed including milking and handling of cows, ability to administer & record animal health treatments, assisting the team with the management of calf rearing, assisting with the farm's annual reproduction programme, assisting with movement of irrigation, using and maintaining general farm vehicles & equipment including tractors and a feed out wagon / fertiliser spreader, carrying out general farm maintenance and following health, safety and wellbeing procedures. We require a person who has the ability to work well...

Only apply if you are in New Zealand and available for interview.  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, 2 support blocks for wintering cows, and rear 400 replacements. Fully irrigated via 2 pivots and 3 rotorainer shifted daily and 20 ha sprinkler. Duties are but 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 per farm policy. Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on the well- being of all classes of stock. Feed - Set break fences and feed 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...

We require a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family owned and operated Dairy Farm in Hororata. We have an excellent team of 4 and are looking for the right person who will complete our team. We are located in Hororata, Canterbury. We milk 800 cows through a 50 ASHB, with inshed feeding and allflex collars. We have 2 pivots and a few k-line. Our team culture is welcoming, hard working, efficient and genuinely enjoy what we do. Key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to : Milking : Assists with efficient and hygienic milking practices.  Animals : Assists the team in caring for the cows, keeping up with records, reporting and treating animal health conditions. Feed : Assists in weed control, sets up break fences and assists in feeding out.  Environment : Assists with effluent management, assists with shifting of K-line irrigation.  People : Works efficiently, works well with others, a strong team culture is crucial for our team and business....

We require an Assistant Farm Manager to join our 800 cow family owned and operated dairy farm in Hororata Canterbury. Farm details -   800 cows, 50 bale herringbone, 4 full time staff, 3 calf rearers in spring and I work usually everyday from July 10th - September 20th, so you are well supported. In shed feeding, System 3-4, 535ms per cow, scc under 100 the whole season, Allflex collars, 2 pivots with K-line and fixed grid. Wintering is done on the dairy platform, 6,2 roster, comfortable 3 bedroom home, located 10 minutes from Darfield and Hororata, 25 minutes to Rolleston and 35 minutes to Christchurch International Airport.  Please only apply if you have the relevant experience listed on the ad and you are either a NZ citizen, Resident, or hold a valid work visa. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. You must have minimum 2 years work experience.  You will need to be competent in the following: Animal health - treating any down cows/sick cows, able...

Are you passionate about livestock and ready to take the lead in managing a high-performing herd on a large-scale farm? We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to lead from the front in challenging the normal and to strive for continual improvement in what we do on farm. About the Role: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of up to 600+ cows. Working closely with the wider team, you’ll lead in areas of herd health, reproduction, milking efficiency, pasture management, farm maintenance and also assist in developing junior staff as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Daily oversight of the herd – health, feeding, milking, calving & breeding Ensure milk quality standards are met Ensure animal feeding and pasture management standards are met Planning ahead to ensure efficient feeding, breeding, and maintenance schedules Monitor animal welfare and maintain accurate records Work...

JOB DESCRIPTION: Stock Management •    Follow animal health programmes to maintain good health. Observes and report to senior staff any animals that need treatment. Move cows in an acceptable manner. Assist in calf rearing and winter grazing quietly and calmly. Feed Management •    Ensure that fences are put up correctly with power working. Carry out feed-out instructions so wastage is minimised, and all cows will have access to feed. Assist in the implementation of an effective weed control programme.  Milk Harvesting •    Follow dairy procedure so only high-quality milk is collected. Ensure that milking is completed to the required standards. Dairy plant and equipment are cleaned and maintained by following dairy plant hygiene requirements. Knows factors that will affect milk quality and safety regulations. On farm training will be provided. Environment •    Helps in keeping the farm tidy. Understand the farm effluent system and report to the Contract Milker if anything is not...

To assist with all Farm Assistant duties on our 1600 cow farm. Harvest milk to the highest standards. Maintain hygiene inside and outside of dairy shed. Animal health is a top priority and so is a great work life balance. We have a great team of people working here.  60 bail shed with ACR, ATS, Protrack and Halter. We have a run off next to farm that we graze all our stock on so fences and yard work will be apart of the job. We are located 5 minutes from Kurow town and 35 minutes from Oamaru.  We are currently building a 84 bail shed with all the technology. We will retire the 60 bail and milk through the new shed.  Accommodation is currently shared but will have another house on farm in near future. Salary will depend on experience.  Must be able to work in NZ.

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...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

Looking for HERD MANAGER. Our farm is 240 ha Milking 950 cows through 60 bales hi-tech Rotary. 1 hour 40 minutes drive from Christchurch and 45 Amberley. Key task and responsibilities: Manage milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshooting issues. identifies, maintains and fixes faults in the miking plant and farm dairy equipment.  implement and Monitors the animal health plan, record and reports on this. Monitor pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discuss appropriate management with senior staff. implement the farm plan for effluent management in line with regional council requirements and consent conditions and monitor the farm's dairy effluent system.  Roster is 5 on 2 off  you will be guaranteed a minimum 38 hours ( Any hour worked over 38 hour per week will be paid at a rate of $35.50 per hour) You must have a clean criminal record  driving licence is must.  level 4 or above...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business  Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company...