2 jobs found in Dunsandel

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...

Its that time of year again that we are seeking a fit and able calf rearing superstar to support ourselves on our calf rearing property located 5 minutes west of Burnham, less than 10 minutes from Rolleston. This year we will be contract rearing 600 dairy beef calves from 1 week old to 110 kg. No experience is required as full training will be provided. Tasks will involve but are not limited to: -Mixing calf milk replacer -Feeding calves in the purpose-built calf sheds and then when calves are older out in Paddocks with a tow behind feeder. -Administering basic animal health -Disinfecting calf sheds/bedding -Washing and disinfecting calf feeding equipment -Topping up straw & meal - Assisting with weighing & animal health yarding's as the calves get older. The right person needs to have a love for animals, be patient and calm. You must be able to lift at least 25kg as this is the weight of the meal bags. This is a drive in position. It will be roughly...