19 jobs found in Otautau

We are looking for a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day running of the farm, helping maintain high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and general farm operations. For Applicants currently Living in and are eligible to work in New Zealand only Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily milking and shed duties. Feeding and caring for livestock, ensuring animal health and welfare standards are maintained. Assisting with animal health treatments and young stock management. Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance. Operating farm machinery and equipment safely . Maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Applicant Will Have: A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Good stockmanship and a genuine interest in dairy farming. The ability to work independently and as...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking dairy farm employee to join our team. The successful applicant will have previous dairy farming experience, good animal husbandry skills, and a positive attitude towards working as part of a team. We are looking for someone who is punctual, dependable and committed to their work. We are not an accredited employer. Key responsibilities include: Daily milking and dairy shed operations Assist with feeding, stock movement and general livestock management. Carry out general farm duties, including fencing, maintenance and pasture management as required. Tractor work Monitor animals for signs of illness/injury Follow all farm procedures, health and safety requirements, and animal welfare standards.

Smithill Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join the team at Moanui, one of our dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a hands on role covering all aspects of day to day dairy farming. It would suit someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to keep building their practical farming skills. THE ROLE Working alongside the Farm Manager and wider Smithill Team, your responsibilities will include: • Milking cows efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent dairy shed and plant hygiene • Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns early • Assisting with animal treatments, calving, calf rearing and mating • Moving and handling stock calmly and safely • Setting up break fences and assisting with pasture and feed allocation • Feeding out and completing general tractor and machinery work • Operating and monitoring the farm’s effluent and water systems • Fencing, basic...

We are owner operators seeking experienced and motivated individual who enjoys farming with a strong work ethic and who is capable to assist with the day to day running of the farm. Our farm is a tidy, well established 146ha flat to undulating farm which is located in Isla Bank, Western Southland. We winter 470 crossbred cows on a family runoff in Dipton and peak milk 460 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed. We have ACRs, Protrack, Auto draft, Auto teatsprayer, and Halter Collars. We are owner operators, who want to see the best of the farm, cows and staff. 6/2 roster all year round except for calving (1st Aug – 31st Oct) where rosters are 6/1) 2 full-time staff throughout the season. General duties include but are not limited to:   - Milking, dairy hygiene/cleaning - Temporary and permanent fencing  - Treating lame cows - Farm maintenance, spraying, etc - Feeding bobby calves - Identifying and managing cow health - eg identifying mastitis...

A farm assistant is required to efficiently milk a 535-pedigree Jersey cow herd in a 60-bail rotary shed based in the Riverton area. The shed has ProTrack and ACRs and all cows wear SenseHub collars. Applicants must have a proven good work ethic, be physically fit, enjoy the challenging outdoor environment and have a positive attitude! Must also be able to provide recent work references in the farming industry. Duties include but are not limited to: • Bringing cows and calves in. • Milking cows. • Hosing out and cleaning cowshed and yards; putting wash through the cowshed plant. • Putting up and taking down electric fences and general farm fencing. • Feeding calves. • Shifting effluent pod system. • Fixing water leaks and setting up portable troughs. • Simple tractor work. • Shifting cows on crop in winter. • Yarding and treating animals with drench. Must be able to work: • Friday to Tuesday (up to 5am to 5.30pm - 1 hr breakfast and 1 hour lunch breaks) with a switch to...

We are seeking an Assistant Herd Manager with at least 2 years of current New Zealand dairy farm experience to work on our 600-cow farm in South Hillend. The farm is located approximately 10 minutes from Winton and 40 minutes from Invercargill, milking through a 54-bale rotary shed equipped with ACRs, auto teat spray, and in-shed feed. Cows wintered off farm in June & July to Mossburn (30 minutes drive from the main farm, the employer will provide a vehicle for travelling), where we go every day to feed them. System 2 farm with good infrastructure for the smooth running of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their skills and work closely alongside both the contract milker and ops manager in a supportive environment. We will help the right candidate to progress in the industry and also encourage them to take primary ITO courses and other events from industry partners. Key responsibilities and tasks: Carry out daily milking routines,...

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...

We are looking for a new relief milker to join the team, currently milking 490 cows through a 44 a side herringbone with acrs on twice a day milking. Postion  will be for 2-3 days a week plus possibly covering annual leave. We are a younger team that likes to have a laugh and make milkings enjoyable. Some experience is preferred but am willing to teach. Hourly rate will be on experience $28-35 a hour This is a drive in position located 10mins from winton(between winton and drummond) Not accerdited emloyer.

  We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our team on our dairy farm in Lochiel, just 10 minutes from Winton. Milking 500-cows through a 32-aside Herringbone shed with in-shed feeding, wearables and automatic drafting  8–2 and 8–3 roster   The role will involve a variety of day-to-day dairy farm duties, including: Milking Animal health and welfare Shed and machinery maintenance General farm work and day-to-day operations   We are looking for someone who: Has previous dairy farming experience Has a genuine interest and passion for farming Is reliable and hardworking Works well as part of a team Has good communication skills Takes pride in animal health and welfare Can work independently when required Must have a current NZ Driver’s license   What We Offer Fixed-term employment until 31st May 2027 Competitive pay 8-2   8-3 Roster Modern 2-bedroom accommodation A friendly and supportive team environment...

We are on the lookout for a farm assistant to join our team. Due to 1 staff member moving away, we are looking for someone with at least 6 months dairy farm experience. Start date will be as soon as possible. We milk 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary with automatic cup removers, drafting and teat spray. Key tasks:  Bringing cows in for milking, milking and teat spraying. Cleaning the milking shed, yards and equipment. Feeding stock, setting up break fences and checking water supplies. Monitoring animal health, reporting concerns and assisting with treatment as directed. Helping with calving, calf rearing and mating as required. Assisting with effluent management. Carrying out general farm maintenance, including fencing and basic equipment care The farm is located in Ryal Bush, Southland. 10 minutes from Winton and Invercargill. Accommodation is available, 2 bedroom warm house with heat pump ....

We are sharemilkers looking for a reliable worker with excellent team work skills to complete our team in Mossburn.  Role: Full time Consisting of getting cows in, milking, putting up fences  Experience in animal health and tractor driving would be a bonus Capable of driving 2 and 4 wheelers Farm: Located 6 minutes to Mossburn, 8 minutes to Lumsden, 30 minutes to Winton 1000 cows, 50 bale rotary with Pro Track, auto teat spray and in shed feeding Afimilk cow monitoring collars on all cows 1 centre pivot with green wash irrigation, multiple K lines Rearing 200+ replacement heifers All cows wintered off farm Team of 4 plus the sharemilkers - great opportunity to learn and upskill. This position is SHARED ACCOMMODATION with another staff member - house is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom with a fire. Not suitable for families. Also can be a drive in position if you are already living locally. Please do not apply if neither of these options are suitable....

Mahoe Dairies are on the look out for two Dairy Farm Assistants We require TWO honest, reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on our Family operated farms in Mossburn, Southland. Previous dairy farming experience preferred, but not essential. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. - Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Feed: Controls weeds, Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. - Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. - People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. - Machine, Vehicles and Technology, Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by our on farm policy. - Health, Safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models farm health, safety and wellbeing policy. Minimum hours of work are...

Hi we are looking for someone to start asap as we have a staff member leaving due to health reasons,16th october Start date or by negotiation. We are on the lookout for a dairy farm assistant to work along side myself (contract milker) also my 2ic and our full time milker (who have all been on the farm coming up 11 years). Assisting with the day to day tasks of running the farm eg: getting cows in, milking, spraying, fences,mowing etc . This position would suit someone with some experience and can also ride a 2 wheeler motorbike, tractor expierience is not a must. Must be a nz resident or on a valid work visa as im not an accredited employer and have a current drivers license. Great area, hunting and fishing on farm. School bus at gate.

Due to genuine reasons, our client is looking for a manager or experienced 2IC to help run their 300 cow dairy farm near Tuatapere. Ideally we want someone who has a great attitude and the confidence and experience to make on farm decisions on a daily basis. You will have support from the owners and their team, and the farm has recently installed Halter. Excellent animal health and feeding skills are essential, as well as the ability to operate tractors and machinery. We value health and safety and great communication. The farm has a herringbone shed with inshed feeding and a feed pad. Please apply online with a CV and references. We are flexible with regards to employing either a manager or 2IC. There could be part time work for a partner. Start date is negotiable. 

Our client has a long standing contract milker is moving back home so they are looking for a new experienced contract milker.  This position would suit an experienced CM with proven track record of high levels of production, excellent communication skills, excellent staff management and very good animal health and welfare. Property is 177ha milking 500 cows producing 260,000kgMS.  36 aside herringbone shed with automatic drafting, wearables and in-shed feeding.  Neighbouring support block runs young stock and winter cow grazing. Very supportive farm owners with great reputation in the industry. Remuneration will reflect experience and ability. 

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 228Ha of stunning countryside just 20 mins drive to Invercargill.     We consider ourselves to be good employers who offer a healthy work/life balance to our employees. We work well as a team, we communicate and we get the job done.   Our cows are in excellent health, and we intend to keep them that way, so you must possess some animal husbandry skills, be able to work unsupervised, and you must have strong initiative, if you see something that needs doing, then do it, if you break something, tell someone, its simple really.   We are more than happy to further train the right person, but you must be willing to learn and be serious about growing a career in the dairy industry.   We do encourage AGITO training.   We milk our cows through a 54-bail rotary with ACR etc. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $25 - $30 per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as exceptional on farm accommodation. We also...

We are seeking a 2IC or Herd Manager on a 600-cow farm located approximately 15-20 minutes west of Invercargill, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed with ACR's and an in shed feed system. You must have a passion for cows and animals and enjoy working outside. Plus a friendly can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and be flexible, take pride in your work, be honest and reliable and maintain a clean and tidy home. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:   - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - Stock handling and feeding - Fencing, maintenance and weed control - Calving and helping out with calf rearing -  Tractor operation for feeding out, fertiliser, mowing and ground work - Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. -Further learning and growing is supported and encouraged Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 45 and a maximum of 60. Roster is...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 228Ha of stunning countryside just 20 mins drive to Invercargill.     We consider ourselves to be good employers who offer a healthy work/life balance to our employees. We work well as a team, we communicate and we get the job done.   Our cows are in excellent health, and we intend to keep them that way, so you must possess strong animal husbandry skills, be able to work unsupervised, and you must have strong initiative, if you see something that needs doing, then do it, if you break something, tell someone, its simple really.   We are more than happy to further train the right person, but you must be willing to learn and be serious about growing a career in the dairy industry.   We do encourage AGITO training.   Being able to drive a tractor will be an advantage.   We milk our cows through a 54-bail rotary with ACR etc. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $28 - $30 per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week, as...

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...