7 jobs found in Gore

Experienced Calf Rearer required, 4km North of Gore on Waimea Hwy. Rearing 300 replacements & selling 4 day old beef calves. You would be working with another to help reduce workload for a good work environment. This job starts beginning of Aug and runs until the end of September. Excellent purpose built calf sheds with underground milk line from dairy shed. Understanding of best practice animal health and growing good quality stock a must. Hours will be flexible and negotiable.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable   Full-Time Farm Assistant   to join our team on a well-equipped 750-cow dairy farm, located halfway between Gore and Clinton. This is a great opportunity to be part of a progressive operation with modern systems and a strong team environment.   Farm Details: 750 cows 54 bail rotary shed Automatic cup removers and teat sprayer Automatic drafting gate Halter collars Modern, well-maintained machinery   The Role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations including milking, animal health, feeding, and general farm maintenance. You’ll work as part of a team committed to high standards of animal care and farm performance.   Roster: 6 days on / 1 day off over calving 7 days on / 1 day off, 4 days on / 2 days off, for the remainder of the season (every second weekend off.) What We’re Looking For: Previous dairy farming experience preferred Strong work ethic and...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.    Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay...

We are looking for a motivated Farm Manager for the 2026/2027 season. Are you passionate about the dairy industry. Keen to progress, learn and upskill themselves and the other staff members. Take pride in your work and produce excellent quality milk and strive for the best.  Farm Details • 225ha Dairy Farm + 100ha runoff located 6km from the Dairy Farm • All cows and young stock wintered at runoff. • 610 cows • 42 aside herringbone with in shed feeding, cup removers and automatic teat sprayer. • Good quality and modern farm machinery • Farm is located 15 minutes from Gore at East Chatton Skills Required • Take pride in your work. • Honest • Excellent Communication and Time management skills. • Excellent Pasture management. • Animal Health, Welfare and Husbandry management. • Good tractor experience on flat and hilly terrain. • Outstanding Effluent management. • Able to follow and implement Health & Safety Practices and Procedures. You must have 2 years New Zealand Dairy...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above  required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.    Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...