5 jobs found in Foxton

Milk for Rent / Farm Assistant / Herd Manager | Manawatu We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated person to join our team on a well-run 650-cow dairy farm in the Manawatu. We milk 650 calm Friesian-cross cows in a pasture-based system, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys working with cows. This position could suit someone looking for a Milk for Rent, Farm Hand or Herd Manager role, depending on experience and what you are looking for. What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have: A genuine passion for working with cows and good animal husbandry. Good stock sense  High standards of cow care, cleanliness and hygiene. An eye for detail and pride in doing a job properly. A clean, tidy and organised approach to their work. A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in. The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Good...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Farm Assistant - Intensive Dairy Goat Operation An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to join a well-established intensive dairy goat operation located near Shannon in the Horowhenua. This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine interest in dairy goats, enjoys working with livestock, and is looking to develop their farming career within a progressive dairy goat business. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily milking operations Rearing and caring for kid goats Monitoring animal health and welfare Feeding and stock management Maintaining excellent shed hygiene and cleanliness standards Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment and facilities Following farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day farm operation Use of heavy farm machinery including large tractors, loaders and mixer wagons. What We're Looking For Motivated, enthusiastic, and...

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent or casual basis. Heaps of experience not necessary but you must be willing to learn and have great communication. Clean and quiet in the shed is a must. The role is basically a drive in milker position with potentially more work available if wanted. This is an assist position. Milking roster can be flexble but ideally every second fri/sat/sun to cover staff days off (Can be flexible around other commitments if required) Milking 600 nice quiet cows through and 44ASHB with Inshed, protrack and ACR's Farm is located close to Foxton (About 35mins from Palmy) Morning milkings 4.30am - 7.30am Arvo milkings 2.30pm-5pm Hourly rate or fixed contract negotiable, could lead to full time roll  Accomodation is potentially available.