35 jobs found in Hinds

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four on our 800 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary, 10 minutes from Ashburton and 40 minutes from Timaru, both towns offering medical, recreational and education options. Applicants must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visas.   Minimum work experience of one year on New Zealand dairy farms is essential with a can do attitude. Duties would depend on your experience but would be focused primarily on milking, cleaning the shed and yard, treating mastitis and moving break fences for stock. Basic farm information 60 Bail Rotary with ACR’s, auto trat sprayer and automated plant wash. Single herd grazing. Allflex collars. Centre pivot irrigation with a handful of sprinklers and rotorainer runs. Start date as soon as possible. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone...

Job Description We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four until February 2027 on our 800 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary. Applicants must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visas.   Preferably applicants would have previous experience on New Zealand dairy farms, with a can do attitude. Duties would depend on your experience but would be focused primarily on milking, cleaning the shed and yard, treating mastitis and moving break fences for stock. Basic farm information 60 Bail Rotary with ACR’s, auto trat sprayer and automated plant wash. Single herd grazing. Allflex collars. Centre pivot irrigation with a handful of sprinklers and rotorainer runs. Preferred start date is 10 October 2026. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone numbers. Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows. Following milk...

Farm Manager required to run 500 cow farm through 42 aside herring bone shed. Must be NZ accredited to work and have good communication skills. Will work with farm owner and farm advisor. Email [email protected]

Dairy Farm Worker We are looking for a reliable and motivated dairy farm worker to join our team on a dairy farm near Hinds, Canterbury . This is a hands-on role working with cows and general farm duties. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, but we are happy to consider someone who is keen to learn and has a good work ethic. The role includes: Milking cows Shifting cows and checking stock Feeding and caring for calves General stock work Fencing and farm maintenance Tractor and machinery work where appropriate General day-to-day dairy farm jobs What we're looking for: Reliable and punctual Good attitude and willingness to work Comfortable working outdoors in all weather Able to work independently and as part of a team Previous dairy experience preferred Good attention to animal welfare and farm safety Full NZ driver's licence preferred If you're interested, please...

Based in Mid Canterbury, we are looking for a Farm Assistant to fill on permanent full-time role. You will be rostered to work between hours of 4am to 5pm Monday to Sunday on 6 days on and 2 days off basis. you will be guaranteed work for 30 hours per week and an average 80 hours per fortnight. We offer competitive wage based on your skills. We have a strict drug free policy on farm and can ask for random drug tests. What we are looking for: A candidate with at least 6 months of previous experience and a relevant qualification in agriculture. Must be confident in riding a 2-wheeler and quad bike Can ensure stock are in good condition and report any illness immediately Honest, reliable and hardworking Team player good communication skills physically fit. You will have to be physically in New Zealand and have legal rights to work. Job duties: Milking setup break fences Support Farm manager with supplement feeding as required check water trough when in paddock Weed spraying...

we are looking for a relief Milker to join our team for 5 - 6 weeks to get us through to the end of the season. Must be able to operate the buttons for backing gates and work solo in a 60 bale rotary shed ,would also need a good eye for spotting lames and detecting mastitis 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HERD MANAGER  to join our friendly team on our 1000-cow Canterbury Dairy Farm. Milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACRs, All Flex collars and Pro-track. We are proud of what we do and who we are as a team. We hope to find  someone who takes pride in high standards of animal care, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a well-run and progressive farming operation. You will work closely with the Contract Milker, 2IC and wider team to ensure our herd is healthy, productive and well cared for, while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the role as a Dairy Farmer. This role would suit someone with experience as a Herd Manager (calving cows, operating tractors well, treating cows etc). 5 years experience atleast is needed. Could potentially be someone in a Farm Assistant who is ready to progress but has the key skills required, we are open to discuss and pay due to experience levels. Must be living in...

We are looking for an experienced and motivated team member to join our friendly team on our 1000-cow Canterbury Dairy Farm. Milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACRs, All Flex collars and Pro-track. We are proud of what we do and who we are as a team. We hope to find someone who takes pride in high standards of animal care, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a well-run and progressive farming operation. You will work closely with the Contract Milker, 2IC and wider team to ensure our herd is healthy, productive and well cared for, while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the role as a Dairy Farmer. This role would suit someone with experience in Dairy Farming who is experienced in milking cows, driving tractors and day to day animal care a treatments. 2 years experience atleast is needed. Could potentially be someone in a Herd Managers role, we are open to discuss and pay due to experience levels. Must be living in NZ currently!...

Mitcham Holdings is looking for an enthusiastic Herd Manager to join their team! Calving down 780 cows in spring, operational facilities include: A 60-bail rotary dairy  ACR’s with auto in-bail teat spray. Pro-track drafting with in-bail ID and Allflex collar monitoring. In shed feeding (grain and molasses) with the individual feeding module. The preferred applicant will be favourable if they have: -have a minimum of 6-12 month experience in NZ farming  - have completed minimum Level 2 Dairy farming qualification - have assisted with training of junior staff - have experience with plant management - have experience with pasture management Key activities in this role with be milking cows, feed management, general care of stock, farm maintenance, stock records, staff management, health n safety and farm administration. We are looking for an employee who are passionate about farming, are reliable and able to work well...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field and milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed . You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong in milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. 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...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field and milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed . You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong in milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. 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...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 700-cow farm milking through a 54 Rotary Bale shed in the Ashburton area. The farm is located 10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field.  Previous experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. 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 would be 7 days on 2 days off. Salary ranges from $67,782 - $76,000...

system 5 680 cow dairy farm 30km south of Ashburton 60 bale shed with cup removers an in shed feeding two centre pivots 10 sprinklers 5/2 roster 

Dairy Herd Manager required. 680 cow farm, 30km South of Ashburton, Canterbury. We run system 5.   Job Description: Running the 60-bale shed (dairy) with cup removers and in shed feeding two centre pivots, 10 sprinklers; Responsible for key aspects of everyday farm work including health (note/treat problems) of our cows and other associated tasks; You should be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision once familiar with this farm and be in position to supervise/train other staff as appropriate; Health and Safety standards must be upheld; Communication, data collection such as herd records, reporting skills are essential; Always looking to learn and add value to the team. Farm Size (ha) 198   Peak Herd Size (cows) 680   Position Start Date October 2026    Accommodation available Single room self-contained unit   Hour Type Negotiable...

60 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers, protrak and SenseHub animal health and reproduction wearables. The farm is irrigated via 3 centre pivots 1 rotorainer and some sprinklers and k lines. we are looking for a herd manager who can assist in the management of the dairy farm, some of the roles and responsibilities you will be required to do are  sole charge milking  pasture allocation and management supplementary Feed allocation and reporting Administering antibiotics and recording treatments accordingly General repairs and maintenance tractor driving we require someone with atleast 1 year of dairy farming experience in New Zealand with an affinity to animal husbandry and wellbeing. A good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and a positive outlook. a minimum of 30 hours per week is required for this role.   applicants MUST be Nz residents/citizens or hold a current work visa and already reside in Nz. Have a clean criminal record be drug free...

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant, who wants to be a part of a team where knowledge is passed on and work/life balance is valued. People are the main reason for our success so we have a strong focus on employing people with good attitudes and growing them into great farmers. Flexible start date. We are patient to find the best fit for our team. The farm is 230 ha, peak milking 900 cows through a brand new 60 bail rotary shed with automatic cup removers, pro track, and in-shed feeding. All cows are equipped with Tru-Test active ear tags. The farm is located in Mayfield and is fully irrigated with centre pivots and one roto-rainer. The successful applicant will have: Good attitude and communication skills Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge Works well in a team Experience is a bonus but not a requirement, as we enjoy developing people and are willing to put the time into training. We can offer: A...

We are currently looking for some to join our Team of 3 for the upcoming calving season. Position will mainly be in shed milkings with some outside work available. Needs to be reliable and able to work unsupervised  Must have Previous Milking Experience  About the Farm 150ha Halter 54 bale rotary cup removers Protract In shed feeding Pivot irrigation/fixed grid Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand working visa Contact Shane 0273447414

Mainly milking but will be some outside jobs 600 cows with halter pivot and fix grid irrigation 54 bail rotary with cup removers protract in shed feeding  10min to Geraldine 15min to Temuka 30 min Timaru 30 min Ashburton

We’re looking for an experienced Herd Manager to join our great team on a well-equipped 2,000-cow dairy farm close to Geraldine . The farm features: 100-bale rotary with mainly in-shed feeding Protrack and Allflex collars Pivot and fixed-grid irrigation Effluent applied through pivots Silage fed on the shoulders when required Excellent on- and off-farm training opportunities Great location with good local schooling and an awesome community About You We’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ NZ dairy experience  who is confident taking responsibility and leading key areas of the farm. You’ll ideally have: Good experience using Protrack Strong animal health and treatment skills, with the ability to take ownership of this area Good stockmanship and attention to detail The confidence to lead and work well within an established team Shed maintenance experience would be a bonus Experience with Allflex...

We require a relief milker for 3 mornings a week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays mornings for our 620 Dairy cow farm. 10kms from Washdyke and Temuka. Milking through a 40 aside Herringbone shed.  Must have previous milkng experience. Drive in position so must have own vehicle and a clean licence. This is a fixed term contract to cover for the milking season.  There is no accommodation with this role.