6 jobs found in Temuka

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1400 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude. 

arm Assistant – Dairy Farming Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on two progressive dairy farms milking a total of 2200 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to further their dairy farming career while working within a supportive team environment and modern farming systems. About the Farm Two dairy farms, 1100 cows each Autumn calving and winter milking systems Halter farming technology Supportive management team and staff Progressive and well-resourced farming operation you will be based on just one farm however  The Role The Farm Assistant will work alongside management and senior staff helping with the day-to-day running of the farms. Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health and identifying issues early Feeding and general stock work Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Calf rearing support during calving General farm...

Looking for an enthusiastic Farm Assistant and Herd Manager. Due do our business expanding, we have various positions available for someone motivated to work with our capable Management and Dairy Team as: Herd Manager and capable Dairy Farm Assistant. We will milk 800, 700 and 400 cows on 3 farms, 15 minutes from Oamaru near Enfield in North Otago. The plan is to establish a capable team to work with and learn from the Farm Owner and Excellent Sharemilker. And in doing so, progress the workplace skill base via “working hard” and efficiently; whilst learning about Dairy Farm Systems. We will be producing profitable milk in a grass based system and fill any feed deficits with supplement as required. The properties average 200 effective ha with “2” 54 bale rotary’s and a 40 aside Herringbone (400 cows). We have Strong soils to grow grass under irrigation and the contour of the farms is rolling (so safety on bikes and tractors is paramount to our system). There are good effluent...

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 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...