3 jobs found in Ashburton Forks

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team, with at least 1 years of experience on dairy farm. Apart from the knowledge build up previously if you show you are passionate about the industry, have the right attitude and willingness to keep learning and work hard then you will be considered for the role. We contract milk 1350 cows in Bankside with Halter collar system. We milk through two sheds of 44 aside herringbone. In this moment one of the sheds has Protrack and in shed feed system. The successful applicant will be part of a six person team with support from the Contract Milkers. Your duties would eventually include all aspects of dairy farming including the following (but not limited to): Maintain fencing and water supply in a good working condition. Milking ( Milking time 2.5-3 hours) - Break fencing  if needed - General farm maintenance - Animal health (calf drenching, identify and treat mastitis, others) -Assist with a weed control programme for the farm.-...

Due to our overseas agri students finishing there practical work we have a great opportunity as herd manager. We oversee a group of four dairy farms. Two in the Longbeach area (Mid Canterbury) and two in the Rangitata area (South Canterbury). The farms are milking betweeen 700-1100 cows. We have rotary sheds with Pro track and cup removers. It is mostly under pivot irrigation with some fixed grid and sprinklers. We require someone in a full time role that can fit our team culture and work with us to achieve our business goals and values. You must: Have a strong work ethic and related well to a team. Undertake key duties in stock management and production, pasture management and maintaining a high standard in asset management. Be able to utilise a computer to a basic level for timesheet, maintenance and H&S.  Assist your manager in achieving monthly KPI's. Strive to be in the top 10% of the dairy industry. A full job description is available to applicants. We are...

We have 2 positions available for calf rearers near Rangiora. We have 1300 cows and rear 350 replacements in total over 2 farms. The focus is on attention to detail and healthy replacement and bobby calves as well as running an efficient calf rearing system. All roles require a strong, physically capable person able to handle calves. The farms are 1km from Rangiora. Accommodation is available for all positions if required.   1.      Lead calf rearer – this person will be responsible for the calf rearing team and be involved with planning with the farm manager. This role requires proven experience with calf rearing and an ability to work with staff. The role is fulltime from late July to early October, and then hours reducing until all the calves are weaned in mid December. 2.      Assistant calf rearer. – this person will be physically capable and help with the peak of calving. No experience needed. The role is from 1st August to late September. Please state which...