7 jobs found in Kaikōura

We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...

We are currently looking for an outstanding Herd Manager with a can do attitude to join our team. This position is integral to the success of our operation where your competence in pasture management, animal health and high standard milk processing will set you apart. Skills required to apply for this position: A minimum of 3 years Dairy Herd Manager Experience Have great communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning new skills and mentoring staff Be familiar with machinery operation and maintenance Have a commitment to and implement best practices for health & safety Passion for animal welfare and efficient farm management Ability to work independently and as part of a team A strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude Key Responsibilities : Herd management – monitoring animal health, mating, calving, and milk quality Farm operations – assisting with milking, feeding, and general farm maintenance...

We are looking for a competent Dairy Herd Manager to work on one of our dairy farms through a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation and Halter technology. The successful applicant will need to be honest, hardworking, reliable, have excellent pasture management, able to problem solve on the go, be skilled in animal husbandry and agronomy, have excellent communication skills and able to work in a modern team environment and be a team player.  The role includes all general dairy farm duties from milking, feeding allocation of stock, R&M, weed control moving pivot and K-Line irrigation and Rotor Rainer irrigators.  Minimum of 30 hours per week to a maximum of 100 hours per fortnight. The applicant must adhere to the company's drug and alcohol-free policy/environment. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 year's full-time experience in the dairy industry. References are required. The applicant must currently be in NZ and must be available to undergo the interviewing...

A position has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated employee to work on our 1500-cow farm in Selwyn, Canterbury. We operate a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation. We also have Halter technology installed and operating. The role includes all general farm duties from milking, feeding of stock, R & M work on the farm, weed control, moving K-Line irrigation, Roto-Rainer irrigation and Centre pivots. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, can be a team player, honest, reliable, excellent communication skills, must hold a current driving license and have a high attention to detail. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's full-time experience and be able to ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes and have tractor operation experience and feeding out would be an advantage. Being technologically literate would also be an advantage given the on-farm technology. Training will be given in areas which are required. This farm is part of a large operation...

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic experienced individual to join our team. You will join the 3 others on the cow Dairy as Herd Manager. We are split calving 900 cows on flat terrain with the addition of inshed feeders, covered feed pad, mixer wagon and have recently signed up to halter for milkers and dry stock. We do our own machinery work like planting, spraying, fertiliser and silage. Ideally the candidate will have experience in driving tractors.  You will be encouraged to take responsibility in your role and assist fellow employees with general farm duties. You will have proven experience in Dairy Farming and have an understanding of pastoral farm systems. Strong communication skills and ability to show initiative are required to work in a team environment. Key responsibilities will include ensuring cows and young stock are fed as per their grazing plan, maintaining sound animal health and general farm maintenance. Some Duties involve: Managing plant and...

Looking for the right person to promote a new farming App. Need to understand cows, feeding & pasture. The App is simple and easy to sell. Training with good support provided. Work any hours you like. Commission based. Must be currently based in New Zealand connected to the NZ Farming Community. Email expression of interest to [email protected] 

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We are proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. Are you an experienced farm professional with a passion for youngstock performance and team leadership? Grasslands is seeking a capable and motivated Farm Supervisor to lead our support block operations across the Canterbury hub. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving consistency, performance, and continuous improvement across multiple support blocks while contributing to the wider success of our farming business. About the Role: As Farm Supervisor, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management and long-term performance of our youngstock systems. You will lead people, systems, and resources to deliver excellent animal outcomes, efficient pasture utilisation, and sustainable farm practices. You will also lead the team from the front,...