16 jobs found in Temuka

Looking for herd manager to work on 440 cow farm near Temuka. Succesful applicant will be able to take responsibility for milking, animal health, shed hygiene and shed records, as well as have a good understanding of the workings of a farm, get the job done and problem solve as required. Must have drivers license and pass drug testing, prefer 2 years experience or relevent study qualifications

Key Responsibilities; Staff management - productive, quality staff, happy and enhance the farm reputation as an employer Feeding - Assist Farm manager on daily planning and pasture allocation to hit farm target. Milk Production - maintain a grade free and low SCC standard. Stock Management - Assist on all sorts of animal health issues. Environmental Management - Assist to meet all regional compliance Health and Safety - Comply with all health and safety requirements.

Dairy Farm Assistant – Riverton Pastures Limited Riverton Pastures Limited is seeking a motivated, reliable, and positive Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm in Temuka, South Canterbury. This is a full-time fixed-term role through to the end of the season, with strong potential for ongoing employment for the right person . You’ll gain valuable experience in a high-performing farming environment and continue to develop your skills. About the Farm 340ha milking platform, 1,200 cows Modern 60-bale rotary shed with ACR, Protrack, and in-shed feeding Ideally located between Timaru, Temuka, and Pleasant Point What We Offer Competitive hourly rate: $25–$30/hour (depending on experience) High-standard accommodation 6 on / 2 off roster for good work-life balance Modern facilities and well-maintained equipment Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and progress The Role You’ll work as part of a team...

Key  Responsibilities Assist with feeding of cows and calves, milking cows and monitoring animal health problems, (lame, sick, mastitis). Assisting with the calving and collection of calves. Treating animal health problems as required by management.  Help with the control of pests and weeds, general farm and  equipment maintenance.  Maintenance and checking of irrigation systems, reporting faults to management. Shed maintenance and repairs  Practical  skills:   Ability  to  handle  livestock  safely,  operate  machinery,  and  perform  farm  maintenance  tasks. Observation  and  reporting:   Monitor  animal  health,  pasture  conditions,  and  equipment  performance. Teamwork  and  communication:   Work  effectively  within  a  small  team,  follow  instructions,  and  communicate  issues  promptly. Physical fitness: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weather...

Farm Assistant  Location: Woodbury Geraldine Employment Type: Full-time (45 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy operation. Applicant MUST have a current NZ work visa and be eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time role working minimum 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will assist with the daily running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm presentation. This is a Senior Farm Assistant role, so must be able to work independently in the milking shed and while completing a range of tasks out on the farm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Milking: Carry out twice-daily milking routines Maintain hygiene of milking shed, plant, and equipment Ensure milk quality and animal welfare standards are upheld Stock Work: Moving and handling stock safely Monitoring animal health and condition Assisting with calving, feeding, and general...

We are looking for a dynamic farm assistant to complete our team of 3 staff plus contract milker on our well maintained south canterbury dairy farm. The farm is flat and mainly pivot irrigated with a very efficient 54-bale rotary shed. The Jersey herd is milked TAD until February, then 3 in 2. The cows are performing well and high standards across the farm are in place.  There are great training opportunities for the right applicant, and there is a great condition house available too. We are looking for someone who loves cows, has some machinery abilities and is a keen team member. Minimum experience: 1 year new zealand dairy farming

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 1600-cow farm in the Ealing area, milking through a 58 and 62 Bail Rotary shed. 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 30, with an average of 45 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 will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary ranges from $68,400 to $71,400 per annum, depending on experience....

We are seeking an experienced and motivated 2ic for a stunning dairy farm in Ealing. The dairy farm is established, however the farm has been split into two. This means we milk 650 cows through a brand new 54 bale rotary shed (ACRs, in-shed feed). This role reports directly to the Contract Milker and you will work closely with them and other staff to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. We have a well established team on the other half of the farm who  have been with us on this farm for two seasons and were with us on the previous farm too. We are proud of our team, our results and the farm we get to work on. You will need to have exceptional knowledge around animal health, treatments, pasture management knowledge, an eagerness to learn and great communication both written and oral. You will need to carry a car license and be confident in driving motorbikes and tractors.  We work for incredibly supportive, respectful farm owners who value our staff as well as...

We are looking for a herd manager that has at least 2 years of herd manager experience. Must be in the country and have a valid visa. We are putting on halter this winter. We peak milk 1250 cows in a 70 bail rotary shed. Must be patient and have good animal husbandry, able to communicate well, and work well in a team.  You must be able to ride a 2 wheeler. Responsibilities include, but not limited to milking, cleaning, feeding out, tractor work, pasture management, using halter. Farm is located 5 mins south of Hinds, Ashburton. Close to the school, preschool and playcentre. 3 bedroom house will be provided as well as wet weather gear.  Good remuneration, this will be discussed at interview.

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our team and help raise 300 replacements and possibly help with 150 beef calves. This contract can go out from July to December if wanted and discuss relief milk options also. We are 10mins south of hinds, 20 mins from Ashburton and 20 mins from Geraldine The candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently unsupervised. We like having an efficient system that produces quality calves and good team culture. Having experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves is important. We are willing to pay well for the right person. Drive in, travel remuneration to discuss We have up to date equipment and good support for getting the job done

Due to being let down at the last minute we are readvertising:  Due to an internal promotion, we are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and motivated Herdmanager. We are a 780 cow spring calving high performing herd, fully irrigated farm based 20 minutes south of Ashburton, the girls are milked through 50 bale shed with ACRs, We run a system 4 farm with a strong emphasis on cow health and welfare and the teams work / life balance. We are a mainly kiwi team that have a love not only for the cows but the lifestyle as well. What we are looking for: A positive attitude and good sense of humour Displays the utmost respect for treatment of cows Has a passion for the industry Time management skills Has a thirst for knowledge and a drive for learning Great attention to detail and pride for keeping things tidy Has great communication with the...

Due to an unforeseen change in family circumstances, our current manager is leaving after two successful years with us. We are seeking a capable and motivated farm manager to start in mid to late July and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 600-cow dairy farm, in line with our policies and objectives. Our farm is a 600-cow, partially irrigated operation (pivot), a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, and Halter collars. We converted the farm 12 years ago, and it is located just 12 km from Fairlie in a stunning setting, only five minutes from Lake Opuha. We run a low-input, pasture-first system focused on efficiency and profitability. Looking ahead, we hope to employ a 50/50 sharemilker in the future, so this role offers genuine progression opportunities for like-minded, hard-working people. We welcome applications from both ambitious up-and-coming managers and experienced career managers. We are good, fair employers and offer strong infrastructure, sensible...

we are looking for a reliable calf Rearer to join our team for the up coming calving season, some experience would be ideal as you will be working alone most of time, jobs would include tubing new born's ,teaching to feed on feeders, administering medication to any sick ones, we are an adlib farm so keeping feeding barrels and trophs clean to insure we dont get scours in the pens. Some extra work on farm may be available to make up hours at the start, that can be discussed at the interview. We can offer temporary accommodation just over calving if needed. You must have patience and a down to earth attitude, also have a love and kindness for animals.

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team at Amberside Farm, located just 30 minutes from Ashburton. About the Farm 900-cow dairy operation Modern farming systems with 100% pivot irrigation Supportive and experienced team environment Strong focus on teamwork, animal welfare, and farm performance Located in a welcoming rural community with excellent schools, sports clubs, and family-friendly amenities What We Offer Competitive remuneration package Quality 3-bedroom home plus sleepout Opportunity to develop your leadership and farm management skills Positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued Great work-life balance within a supportive team Potential part-time employment opportunity for a spouse or partner, assisting with calf rearing during the season About You Previous dairy farming experience Strong communication and leadership skills Positive attitude and willingness to work as...

We are seeking a drive in Farm Assistant for our property starting in mid-July but this is negotiable for the right applicant. We are located 15-20mins from Ashburton and 10minutes from Mayfield. What we are looking for:  NZ Dairy experience Be able to work as a team and individually maintaining high attention to detail Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and grow in the industry Communicate clearly Adhere to all farm policies Takes pride in a clean and tidy workplace Key aspects of role Include but not limited to: Contribute to all aspects of milking and milk quality Monitor animal health and wellbeing identifying and reporting issues early Be competent at operating 2 wheel and 4-wheel motor bike safely Operate tractor with wagon, heavy roller or mower Undertake fencing for feed management Undertake weed control Assist with calf rearing when required. About Farm: 80 bail rotary with cup removers, in shed feeding, auto teat...