61 jobs found in Culverden

You will need to be physically fit, able to speak good English, and have a positive attitude.  Experience isn't essential, but would be advantageous. The farm is part of a wider family farming group, with a proven record of staff progression.  We will encourage off-farm learning for the right person.  The roster will be 8/3 7/3 for the majority of the season, with a different roster set up for calving. You must be able to drive a 2 wheel motorbike.  You will be working alongside a contract milker, 2IC and another farm assistant.  This season we will be milking approximately 870 Friesian cross cows through a modern 60 bale rotary cowshed.  The cows have Allflex collars, the shed has protrack, ACR's,  and auto teat spray making for an efficient 1-man milking operation through the course of the season. The farm is well appointed, with 3 main laneways reaching out from a centrally located cowshed.  The farm is roughly half flats, ranging up into rolling downs.  The farm is located...

Hi  we are looking for a fixed term Farm Assistant / Relief Milker. The peak milking cows 1130. Someone who love cows and like to work around them. key jobs.  milking . plant wash. getting cows for milking.  shed / yard wash. other basic stuff. some experience in nz dairy will be great but training can be given to right person. Note we are not accrediated employer . so can't help with visa. Thanks Ranvy

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Farm Assistant  for the coming season. We are a contract milking business looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is keen to learn, grow, and build a career in the dairy industry. This role suits someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a friendly team environment. Our farm milks 1140 mixbred cows through a 60-bale ROATRY  shed and features excellent infrastructure and well-maintained facilities. We place a strong emphasis on animal welfare, milk quality, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Regular drug testing is carried out, and all farm policies must be followed. In this role, you will assist with efficient and hygienic milking routines while following procedures to ensure high-quality milk production. You will also help clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, reporting any faults to senior staff. The position involves assisting...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for a passionate Herd Manager to join our high performing team milking 850 cows through a 50 bale rotary with ACR's and in shed feeding.  The Farm is located in Culverden, North Canterbury approx 1 hour from Christchurch Do you have the following? Positive can do attitude and willingness to learn Are Respectful and a team player High animal welfare standards Value shed hygiene and cleanliness Prioritise Health & Safety  We support development and encourage staff to upskill by providing exposure to all aspects of the industry. Please only apply if you are currently in the dairy industry and have previous experience. Must have a full drivers license and be able to pass a drug test. Must be able to provide minimum 2 references including 1 from current employer. New Zealand residency is required for this role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

A position has become available on our 680 cow, 54 bail rotary shed, based in the beautiful Hurunui District town of Rotherham. the local school ( yr 0-6) is just 2km up the road. Culverden is 10min car drive away with a local area school, grocery store and other small town shops. Hanmer Springs is just a 30 minute drive North with the beautiful hot pools, endless hiking and mountain biking at your door.  Our job is for someone who has an eye for detail, enjoys working by them selves or within a team, and takes pride in the farm and cow shed.  we are currently heading into our 7th season contract milking on the family farm. We milk TAD most of the season running 3 staff on a 8 on 2 off 8 on 3 off roster along side the 2 of us helping out and being on farm.  We winter our cows on a run off block which is 5min drive up the road. we also help out during the season when needed with young stock.  your daily jobs are including but not limited to:  *milking cows *feeding cows/...

We are looking for a keen, motivated person to join our team on our family farm in Waiau, North Canterbury. We offer good working conditions in a supportive environment & encourage progression in the industry. Some NZ dairy experience preferred. Training will be offered for this role which includes milking cows, feeding out, moving break fences, assisting with calving, weed control & other general farm duties. Waiau is a wonderful rural community, 130km from Christchurch & close to Hanmer Springs. Applicants must be in NZ with a valid NZ work visa & NZ Drivers Licence.

Farmhands is a Christchurch based recruitment company specialising exclusively in Primary Industry roles. Our client, Scottfresh, is seeking a Dispatch 2IC person. Scottfresh produces supermarket ready vegetables and salad crops for the New Zealand market. Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/231976924023055  About the role:  Based in North Canterbury: Claverley Beach and Spotswood.  Immediate start available Full Time, permanent role. 40-60 hours per week. Hours vary by the season. Longer hours are required in summer. Day shift. Monday - Friday and every second Saturday. Accommodation is available with this job. All accommodation is close to the workplace. Starting rate: $25 - $30 per hour.  About the tasks:   Work alongside the Dispatch Manager in a team of 2-3 people Speak with truck drivers and logistics coordinators to make sure orders arrive in a timely manner. Drive a...

We are seeking an experienced team member (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 1000-cow operation in the Waimakariri  area.  The farm is located approximately 40 minutes from Christchurch and milks   through a 60 bale rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, Training junior staff, Stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), Fencing, weed control, Shed maintenance & preparation, Tractor operation - feeding out Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health Other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60. 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 day's off. Wage is between $33.56 - $35.00...

Looking for an enthusiastic, team minded person to work on our family farm near Oxford. Milking 740 through 60 bale rotary.  Lead with Pride accredited so expecting candidate to be as engaged as us with this. Strictly drug and smoke free. Four permanent staff plus relief milkers, all pitching in to do the job. Must be passionate about farming and learning to be their best.  Must have previous dairy farm experience as farm assistant. NZ resident/citizens only please. The candidate should enjoy day to day tasks such as milking and be observant and able to spot the abnormal (e.g. lameness/mastitis). Also be willing to take on responsibility. Accommodation available suitable for single person only, no dogs.

We are looking for a Farm Assistant We are based on the Kaikoura Flat, a short 5 minute drive from Kaikoura township. We milk 950 cows through a 60 bail rotary, with twice a day milking for most of the year. The milking shed has recent technology including, Protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spray, SCC and milk monitoring capabilities. We are targeting a driven individual that wants to develop themselves, with support of our experienced farm management team. Key aspects- ·        All aspects of milk harvesting and cleaning in the shed ·        Able to use technology such as halter ·        Identifying sick or lame cows ·        Safe use of equipment such as tractor feed out wagons ·        Control of weeds and farm maintenance The role comes with a 5 and 2 roster, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have some experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand. References required. If currently not able to work in New Zealand please do not apply

Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome

We are seeking a motivated farm manager who is passionate about  pasture dairy farming, animal welfare, team leadership and farm efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced farm manager looking for change, or for someone ready to take the next step in their dairy career. Kowhai Downs is Fonterra supplier in the Maruia Valley, made up of a 400ha dairy farm, peak milking 840 cross bred cows, as well as 250ha of adjacent support land running 180 R1 and R2 replacement heifers. The dairy platform is flat, predominantly dryland, but with a 100ha brand new center pivot currently being installed. The support land has 150ha of flat/rolling land, and 100ha of hills. There are currently 6 full time staff, plus manager on a 6-2 roster. The manager will play an important leadership role in coordinating the team, maintaining high standards of farm operations and ensuring the farm's goals are achieved.   The farm milks through a 54 bale rotary shed, running a Waikato plant, with...

At Alpine Dairies these things are important to us: 'Nailing the basics' of dairy farming daily. We aspire to the highest results in milk quality and animal welfare. We take pride in every area of our farm and business. We make financially sound farming decisions.   Key farming skills our herd manager will need: Genuinely likes milking cows and dairy farming. Be skilled at reading pasture covers and residuals. Have sound literacy and numeracy skills. Be confident detecting mastitis and lameness. Be able to assist basic calving difficulties. Treat down cows, lame cows and common animal health concerns confidently. Operate a tractor and feed out wagon. Have skills in basic maintenance and permanent fencing. Keep accurate records. Be skilled at maintaining milk quality.   About you: We are looking for a herd manager who is… Is respectful and brings a positive attitude to work each day. Is reliable – makes choices to take care of yourself...

We are on the lookout for a senior Farm Assistant to join our small team in Sheffield. Start date: ASAP Location: 5min to Sheffield, and 10min to Darfield. Milking 650 xbred cows through a new 54 bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, atip drafting and inshed feeding. The farm is a flat 156ha property that is irrigated mainly by pivots. On farm staff is the Contract Milker (+wife occasionally helping out), 2IC, and this farm assistant role. We are looking for someone experienced and capable of all tasks on farm and will be paid according to experience.  The successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 seasons experience on a New Zealand based dairy farm. Must be able to drive a tractor and ride a 2 wheeler. We run a 7-2, 7-2, 7-3 roster for a majority of the season with 6 weeks of 6on 1off over calving. A 2 bedroom home provided with Heatpump and fire. Competitive remuneration will be dependent on experience.

Bavin Dairies Limited is a progressive dairy farming business located in the Nelson Lakes. We are committed to high animal welfare, excellent farming practices, and supporting our team. We pride ourselves on creating a positive workplace where everyone works together during one of the busiest and most rewarding times of the dairy season. About the Role We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team for the peak calving period from 1 September through to 30 November. This role Might suit someone on a Working Holiday Visa who wants to experience New Zealand dairy farming while working alongside an experienced team. You’ll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, with a strong focus on calving and caring for newborn calves. Key Responsibilities ● Assisting with calving and monitoring cows. ● Feeding and caring for newborn calves. ● Milking cows as part of the farm roster. ● Shifting stock and setting...

Our beautiful farm sits at Inchbonnie, right in the heart of the Lake Brunner catchment on New Zealand's stunning West Coast. Mountains, rivers and native bush framing every view, with Lake Brunner itself just down the road. Moana's 15 minutes away, Greymouth and Hokitika 45, Christchurch a couple of hours. It's the kind of setting people travel the world to see, and you'd get to live here. Currently seeking to fill the position of a strong Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family contract milking team. If you have a partner who can calf rear and relief milk under supervision, this will complement our team brilliantly. Our cows are everything to us; their health and wellbeing come first, always, and that's not going to change. So strong animal husbandry skills and a genuine instinct for animal health are essential — this isn't optional, it’s the core to who we are. We calf in Spring and do not Winter Milk. To make the shortlist: minimum 1 year of NZ dairy experience, and you...

Seeking a experienced, honest and reliable Relief Milker, that has excellent stock skills and management.   You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. As a Relief Milker you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of fence. A good attitude and understanding of the day to day work on the farm is a must. You must be proactive at work. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.  Pre-employment drug test is required.

We are looking for a honest and reliable person to join our team of 3. We are milking 660 cows on a 40 aside herringbone shed. Roster will be single rotation, 6 on 2 off. The farm is located in Dunsandel area, 15 minutes to Rolleston. Great location as it is on the thriving and fastest growing district of New Zealand, Selwyn District. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of...

We are on the lookout for a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable individual with a little bit of sense of humor to join our dairy farming team.       We are located 10 minutes from Leeston, Southbridge and Rakaia    Milking peak cow numbers of 680 through a 50-bale rotary cow shed with in-shed feeding, and ACR's on 178ha, short walks for all stock, irrigated by 3 pivots, Fix-Grid and a small area of moving sprinklers.   Day to day duties include, but are not limited to:   A.M/P.M Milkings and daily hygiene practices   Setting break fences and shifting cows   Young stock management   Weed control   Tractor work   Repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems   Managing the effluent system     What we are looking for:   Willingness to learn and progress in our awesome industry...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join us at One Arrow.  We require someone with 1-3 years farming experience. You should be able to do the following under direction: Milking a herd of cows in a timely fashion Identify lame and mastitis cows Complete plant wash and vat wash Operate Effluent Spreader Shift K line Irrigation Correctly set up correct break sizes Assist with lame cow treatment We are keen to turn good people into good farmers. So if you like the sound of us please apply. We run weekly toolbox meetings with food, teamwork Tuesday and there is a monthly catch up with the farm operater each month to go through your goals. This is a fixed term position until 31 May 2027, As such Accredited Work Visas will not be considered. Roster 7 day on 3 day off 8 day on 3 day off.  Only open to people in New Zealand. A negitive Pre employment drug test will be required.