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We are on the search for an experienced farm assistant to join our team for the 2026/267season.  You will be working in a team of 3 to carry out the day-to-day duties associated with the farm. These duties include but not limited to: Milking - good shed hygiene and following procedures is essential Cleaning the cowshed -plant and vat wash, hosing down, cleaning rails and maintaining overall cleanliness Tractor work- Feeding out supplements, cleaning sand-traps, mowing etc Spraying weeds -Mostly bike sprayer but grubber or knapsack used for some undrivable areas. Race edges- sprayed regularly Break fencing Effluent management - shifting the gun irrigator and turning irrigator on Animal health - Routine animal health treatments, dusting, identifying sick or lame cows General farm maintenance - Fencing, greasing machinery etc We try to vary the daily duties between team members so there is an opportunity to learn new skills and keep work interesting. The ideal candidate will be hard...

We’re after a capable Dairy Shed Manager to join our 1,000 cow operation in the Wairau Valley. You’ll be part of a team of 5–6, milking through a 50-bale rotary on a 5/2 roster. The role: – Animal health, mating and general herd management – Milking and shed management – Identifying and treating lameness and sickness – Plant hygiene checks – Managing the team within the dairy shed to ensure efficiency and high levels of productivity  – implementing standards to improve the Dairy shed operation  What you’ll need: – Minimum AgITO Level 3 (or equivalent experience) – Strong stock sense and attention to detail – Confident in the shed and basic animal treatments – Reliable, easygoing, and communicates well – Takes pride in doing the job properly Must be able to pass pre employment drug test. great location for lifestyle, with Hunting and fishing - 40 minutes to Blenheim